Overview

From the author of the bestselling TikTok sensation You’ve Reached Sam comes When Haru Was Here by Dustin Thao. A magical exploration of loneliness, complicated friendships, and what it means to let go. 'It's magical how Dustin Thao can make you fall in love with having your heart broken' - Adam Silvera, author of They Both Die at the End What does it mean to let go . . . ? After the death of his best friend, Eric Ly creates imaginary scenarios in his head to deal with his grief. Until one of them becomes real, and a boy he met last summer – Haru Tanaka – walks into the coffee shop and sits down next to him. The only thing is, nobody else can see him. Eric suddenly has someone to connect with, making him feel less alone in the world. But as they spend more time together, he begins to question what is real. Soon Eric is losing control of the very thing that is holding him together, and must confront his reality. Even if it means losing Haru forever. 'Get your tissues ready, this is another heart-wrenching, stunning exploration of love and loss from Dustin Thao' – Alex Aster, author of Lightlark

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Author:   Dustin Thao
Publisher:   Pan Macmillan
Imprint:   First Ink
Dimensions:   Width: 13.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.212kg
ISBN:  

9781035008971

ISBN 10:   1035008971
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   05 September 2024
Recommended Age:   From 12 years
Audience:   Young adult ,  Children/juvenile ,  Teenage / Young adult ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Get your tissues ready, this is another heart-wrenching, stunning exploration of love and loss from Dustin Thao. I read When Haru Was Here in a single sitting, and cried at the ending. Filled with raw emotions, relatable moments, and a touch of enchantment, prepare to have your heart broken and mended by the time the story is over. -- Alex Aster, #1 <i>New York Times-</i>bestselling author of <i>Lightlark</i> When Haru Was Here is a mind-bending, gut-punching, heart-healing portrait of grief. It's magical how Dustin Thao can make you fall in love with having your heart broken. -- Adam Silvera, #1 <i>New York Times-</i>bestselling author of <i>They Both Die at the End</i>

Author Information

Dustin Thao is a Vietnamese-American writer based in Southern California. He graduated from Amherst College with a B.A. in Political Science, and is starting a PhD program at Northwestern University. He writes contemporary young adult fiction. You’ve Reached Sam was a global hit and TikTok Sensation. When Haru Was Here is his second novel.

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