LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
Tim Federle's warm and witty debut is the story of small-town boy Nate as he follows his dreams and learns to be his own best self.
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"The Nate series by Tim Federle is a wonderful evocation of what it's like to be a theater kid. Highly recommended." --Lin-Manuel Miranda, star and creator of the musical, Hamilton A New York Times Notable Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A Slate Favorite Book of the Year A small-town boy hops a bus to New York City to crash an audition for E.T.: The Musical in this winning middle grade novel that The New York Times called "inspired and inspiring." Nate Foster has big dreams. His whole life, he's wanted to star in a Broadway show. (Heck, he'd settle for
seeing a Broadway show.) But how is Nate supposed to make his dreams come true when he's stuck in Jankburg, Pennsylvania, where no one (except his best pal Libby) appreciates a good show tune? With Libby's help, Nate plans a daring overnight escape to New York. There's an open casting call for
E.T.: The Musical, and Nate knows this could be the difference between small-town blues and big-time stardom.
Tim Federle's "hilarious and heartwarming debut novel" (
Publishers Weekly) is full of broken curfews, second chances, and the adventure of growing up--because sometimes you have to get four hundred miles from your backyard to finally feel at home.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781534429130 |
| Publication date: |
18th September 2018 |
| Author: |
Tim Federle |
| Publisher: |
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
304 pages |
| Series: |
Nate |
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Press Reviews
Tim Federle Press Reviews
Judy Blume as seen through a Stephen Sondheim lens. Huffington Post
It's not that I had any aspirations to run off to London's West End as a child (I'm about as far from a triple threat as you could possibly get) but more that I can identify with the sense Nate has of needing to adjust or escape. So many (if not all) the stories I read or studied at school said absolutely nothing to me, there was just no one I could relate to. People who were in any way 'other' usually ended up being depicted as sensational or extreme and far too often as the villain. If anything books at school put me off reading and sent some very confusing messages about what every young boy should aspire to be. Better Nate Than Ever is quite the opposite, managing to be hilarious, heart-breaking and at times incredible poignant, often with the main character oblivious to just how so. I honestly can't praise this book enough and regardless of Better Nate Than Ever's '9 years +' rating, urge you to go out an buy a copy (and copies for all of your family and friends). Nobody is too old to learn a little something from Nate Foster. -- Hot UK
Nae is an endearing and determined character, and Federle creates a voice that is both witty and naive [...] this is a book that is sure to appeal to any reader with an interest in musical theatre or Broadway. - Inis Reading Guide
Nate Foster is another endlessly lovable underdog, a Broadway-obsessed outsider in his (perfectly-named) town of Jankburg, Pennsylvania who takes a secret journey to New York City to audition for ET: The Musical. Nate's genuine wit sparkles on every page [...] and it's beyond heart-warming to experience his discovery of a world where he finally feels like he belongs. - The Guardian
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About Tim Federle
Tim Federle began crashing New York auditions as a teenager, landing in five Broadway shows, from Gypsy to The Little Mermaid (starring Tim in a catfish costume). Tim has penned columns for Apartment Therapy and Huffington Post, choreographed routines for Sting and James Taylor at Carnegie Hall, and coached the child stars of Billy Elliot on Broadway - Tim's inspiration for his debut novel, Better Nate Than Ever, which was named a Stonewall Honor Book. Tim lives in New York City, USA Find him at TimFederle.com, on Twitter @TimFederle and on YouTube - Tim Federle Reading and many more. #BetterNate
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