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a stunning read. Kirkus Reviews

The Escape of Light is a compulsively-readable marvel that demands to be read in one sitting.Dan Loflin, screenwriter, the CWs SUPERNATURAL and THIS IS JANE

Wilder Tate just wants a normal life with a normal face...

Burns have disfigured him, his father has passed away, and his mother now works so many jobs, he feels like hes living alone. He expects more of that same loneliness as he starts at a new high school, but Wilder surprises even himself as he finds a new best friend, discovers a knack for basketball, and catches the eye of the coolest girl in school. All the cruelty and bullying seems reserved for the enigmatic Lane McKenzie, and Wilder is all too happy to let her take the heat. But sometimes Wilder is his own worst enemy, and his scars run far deeper than just physical damage. Hes haunted by a secret he thinks he can erase with a bold and risky plan to fix his disfigurement for gooda plan that may cost him far more than he ever imagined.

Filled with twists, heart, and humor, The Escape of Light is a bold and unexpected story of resilience, love, and basketball from the acclaimed author of The Heart Does Not Grow Back.

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p>Author Experience: The book loosely mirrors Venturinis experience as a burn victim in high school.

Bullying and Disability: These two important topics are central to the books narrative-- it will be a perfect conversation starter for educators everywhere.

Overcoming Adversity: Wilder Tate overcomes a host host of horrible circumstances with optimism and palpable hope.

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