Disappeared

Author:   Francisco Stork
Publisher:   Scholastic US
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9780545944472


Pages:   336
Publication Date:   26 September 2017
Recommended Age:   From 14 to 17 years
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Francisco Stork
Publisher:   Scholastic US
Imprint:   Scholastic US
Dimensions:   Width: 14.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 21.50cm
Weight:   0.420kg
ISBN:  

9780545944472


ISBN 10:   0545944473
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   26 September 2017
Recommended Age:   From 14 to 17 years
Audience:   Young adult ,  Teenage / Young adult
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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<b>Praise for <i>The Memory of Light</i> </b> * Stork further marks himself as a major voice in teen literature by delivering one of his richest and most emotionally charged novels yet. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review * Stork writes sensitively about Vicky's journey from near death to shaky recovery... A subject that needs the discussion Stork's potent novel can readily provide. -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review * Accurate, heartbreaking, and hopeful... A beautiful read. -- <i>School Library Journal</i>, starred review * Undeniable emotional strength and an encouraging, compassionate message. Stork writes his characters with authenticity and respect... Highly rewarding. -- <i>Booklist</i>, starred review <b>Praise for <i>Marcelo in the Real World</i> </b> [A] brisk, brilliant, unsentimental novel. -- Robert Lipsyte, <i>New York Times Book Review</i> * Stork introduces ethical dilemmas, the possibility of love, and other 'real world' conflicts, all the while preserving the integrity of his characterizations and intensifying the novel's psychological and emotional stakes. Not to be missed. -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review * It is the rare novel that reaffirms a belief in goodness; rarer still is one that does so this emphatically. -- <i>The Horn Book Magazine</i>, starred review <b>Praise for <i>The Last Summer of the Death Warriors</i> </b> * Stork's latest marks him as one of the most promising young adult authors of the new decade. -- The Horn Book, starred review Complicated yet ultimately endearing characters are a Francisco Stork standard. His latest novel doesn't disappoint. -- <i>Chicago Sun-Times</i>


Praise for Disappeared: Francisco Stork forces the reader to face the complicated realities of seeking truth in a place that has been ravaged by violence and is slowly piecing itself together. Stork reminds us that doing the right thing is not always easy. Everything worth a damn requires sacrifice -- especially justice and love. And sometimes, heartache is all that is left as proof that we've made the right choice. -- Isabel Quintero, award-winning author of Gabi, A Girl in Pieces* A timely and touching novel that will surely engross fans of true crime stories. This title would be a welcome addition to young adult collections. -- School Library Journal, starred review* A tense thriller elevated by Stork's nuanced writing and empathy for every character, including the villains -- superb. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* Stork beautifully explores the strong ties to one's home along with... the lure of power; and the strength necessary to dream, hope, and make positive change in such crushingly dangerous and difficult circumstances. -- The Horn Book Magazine, starred review* Stork uses parallel storylines to flesh out the two protagonists, and then slowly brings them together to a harrowing climax. Not only does this result in a riveting story, it also highlights the harsh complexity of young Mexicans' lives. Readers will find this thrilling as well as eye-opening. -- Booklist, starred reviewRight and wrong are not black and white in this world that tests the moral compass of its characters. Recommend this to readers who enjoy an exciting mystery presented in poignant, sensitive writing. -- Voice of Youth AdvocatesPraise for The Memory of Light: * Stork further marks himself as a major voice in teen literature by delivering one of his richest and most emotionally charged novels yet. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* Stork writes sensitively about Vicky's journey from near death to shaky recovery... A subject that needs the discussion Stork's potent novel can readily provide. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review* Accurate, heartbreaking, and hopeful... A beautiful read. -- School Library Journal, starred review* Undeniable emotional strength and an encouraging, compassionate message. Stork writes his characters with authenticity and respect... Highly rewarding. -- Booklist, starred reviewPraise for Marcelo in the Real World: [A] brisk, brilliant, unsentimental novel. -- Robert Lipsyte, New York Times Book Review* Stork introduces ethical dilemmas, the possibility of love, and other 'real world' conflicts, all the while preserving the integrity of his characterizations and intensifying the novel's psychological and emotional stakes. Not to be missed. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review* It is the rare novel that reaffirms a belief in goodness; rarer still is one that does so this emphatically. -- The Horn Book Magazine, starred reviewPraise for The Last Summer of the Death Warriors: * Stork's latest marks him as one of the most promising young adult authors of the new decade. -- The Horn Book, starred reviewComplicated yet ultimately endearing characters are a Francisco Stork standard. His latest novel doesn't disappoint. -- Chicago Sun-Times


Praise for The Memory of Light * Stork further marks himself as a major voice in teen literature by delivering one of his richest and most emotionally charged novels yet. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * Stork writes sensitively about Vicky's journey from near death to shaky recovery... A subject that needs the discussion Stork's potent novel can readily provide. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review * Accurate, heartbreaking, and hopeful... A beautiful read. -- School Library Journal, starred review * Undeniable emotional strength and an encouraging, compassionate message. Stork writes his characters with authenticity and respect... Highly rewarding. -- Booklist, starred review Praise for Marcelo in the Real World [A] brisk, brilliant, unsentimental novel. -- Robert Lipsyte, New York Times Book Review * Stork introduces ethical dilemmas, the possibility of love, and other 'real world' conflicts, all the while preserving the integrity of his characterizations and intensifying the novel's psychological and emotional stakes. Not to be missed. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review * It is the rare novel that reaffirms a belief in goodness; rarer still is one that does so this emphatically. -- The Horn Book Magazine, starred review Praise for The Last Summer of the Death Warriors * Stork's latest marks him as one of the most promising young adult authors of the new decade. -- The Horn Book, starred review Complicated yet ultimately endearing characters are a Francisco Stork standard. His latest novel doesn't disappoint. -- Chicago Sun-Times


Praise for The Memory of Light * Stork further marks himself as a major voice in teen literature by delivering one of his richest and most emotionally charged novels yet. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* Stork writes sensitively about Vicky's journey from near death to shaky recovery... A subject that needs the discussion Stork's potent novel can readily provide. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review* Accurate, heartbreaking, and hopeful... A beautiful read. -- School Library Journal, starred review* Undeniable emotional strength and an encouraging, compassionate message. Stork writes his characters with authenticity and respect... Highly rewarding. -- Booklist, starred reviewPraise for Marcelo in the Real World [A] brisk, brilliant, unsentimental novel. -- Robert Lipsyte, New York Times Book Review* Stork introduces ethical dilemmas, the possibility of love, and other 'real world' conflicts, all the while preserving the integrity of his characterizations and intensifying the novel's psychological and emotional stakes. Not to be missed. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review* It is the rare novel that reaffirms a belief in goodness; rarer still is one that does so this emphatically. -- The Horn Book Magazine, starred reviewPraise for The Last Summer of the Death Warriors * Stork's latest marks him as one of the most promising young adult authors of the new decade. -- The Horn Book, starred review Complicated yet ultimately endearing characters are a Francisco Stork standard. His latest novel doesn't disappoint. -- Chicago Sun-Times Praise for The Memory of Light * Stork further marks himself as a major voice in teen literature by delivering one of his richest and most emotionally charged novels yet. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * Stork writes sensitively about Vicky's journey from near death to shaky recovery... A subject that needs the discussion Stork's potent novel can readily provide. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review * Accurate, heartbreaking, and hopeful... A beautiful read. -- School Library Journal, starred review * Undeniable emotional strength and an encouraging, compassionate message. Stork writes his characters with authenticity and respect... Highly rewarding. -- Booklist, starred review Praise for Marcelo in the Real World [A] brisk, brilliant, unsentimental novel. -- Robert Lipsyte, New York Times Book Review * Stork introduces ethical dilemmas, the possibility of love, and other 'real world' conflicts, all the while preserving the integrity of his characterizations and intensifying the novel's psychological and emotional stakes. Not to be missed. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review * It is the rare novel that reaffirms a belief in goodness; rarer still is one that does so this emphatically. -- The Horn Book Magazine, starred review Praise for The Last Summer of the Death Warriors * Stork's latest marks him as one of the most promising young adult authors of the new decade. -- The Horn Book, starred review Complicated yet ultimately endearing characters are a Francisco Stork standard. His latest novel doesn't disappoint. -- Chicago Sun-Times


Praise for Disappeared: ""Francisco Stork forces the reader to face the complicated realities of seeking truth in a place that has been ravaged by violence and is slowly piecing itself together. Stork reminds us that doing the right thing is not always easy. Everything worth a damn requires sacrifice -- especially justice and love. And sometimes, heartache is all that is left as proof that we've made the right choice."" -- Isabel Quintero, award-winning author of Gabi, A Girl in Pieces* ""A timely and touching novel that will surely engross fans of true crime stories. This title would be a welcome addition to young adult collections."" -- School Library Journal, starred review* ""A tense thriller elevated by Stork's nuanced writing and empathy for every character, including the villains -- superb."" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* ""Stork beautifully explores the strong ties to one's home along with... the lure of power; and the strength necessary to dream, hope, and make positive change in such crushingly dangerous and difficult circumstances."" -- The Horn Book Magazine, starred review* ""Stork uses parallel storylines to flesh out the two protagonists, and then slowly brings them together to a harrowing climax. Not only does this result in a riveting story, it also highlights the harsh complexity of young Mexicans' lives. Readers will find this thrilling as well as eye-opening."" -- Booklist, starred review""Right and wrong are not black and white in this world that tests the moral compass of its characters. Recommend this to readers who enjoy an exciting mystery presented in poignant, sensitive writing."" -- Voice of Youth AdvocatesPraise for The Memory of Light: * ""Stork further marks himself as a major voice in teen literature by delivering one of his richest and most emotionally charged novels yet."" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* ""Stork writes sensitively about Vicky's journey from near death to shaky recovery... A subject that needs the discussion Stork's potent novel can readily provide."" -- Publishers Weekly, starred review* ""Accurate, heartbreaking, and hopeful... A beautiful read."" -- School Library Journal, starred review* ""Undeniable emotional strength and an encouraging, compassionate message. Stork writes his characters with authenticity and respect... Highly rewarding."" -- Booklist, starred reviewPraise for Marcelo in the Real World: ""[A] brisk, brilliant, unsentimental novel."" -- Robert Lipsyte, New York Times Book Review* ""Stork introduces ethical dilemmas, the possibility of love, and other 'real world' conflicts, all the while preserving the integrity of his characterizations and intensifying the novel's psychological and emotional stakes. Not to be missed."" -- Publishers Weekly, starred review* ""It is the rare novel that reaffirms a belief in goodness; rarer still is one that does so this emphatically."" -- The Horn Book Magazine, starred reviewPraise for The Last Summer of the Death Warriors: * ""Stork's latest marks him as one of the most promising young adult authors of the new decade."" -- The Horn Book, starred review""Complicated yet ultimately endearing characters are a Francisco Stork standard. His latest novel doesn't disappoint."" -- Chicago Sun-Times


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Francisco X. Stork (he/him) emigrated from Mexico at the age of nine with his mother and his adoptive father. I Am Not Alone is his tenth novel. Other novels include: Marcelo in the Real World, recipient of the Schneider Family Book Award, The Last Summer of the Death Warriors, which received the Elizabeth Walden Award, The Memory of Light, recipient of the Tomas Rivera Award, Disappeared, which received the Young Adult Award from the Texas Institute of Letters and was a Walter Dean Myers Award Honor Book and Illegal, recipient of the In the Margins Award, the Young Adult Award from the Texas Institute of Letters and the International Latino Book Award. On the Hook published in 2021, received four starred reviews and was the recipient of the International Latino Book Award.

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