2246917The Elephant of Surprisehttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-elephant-of-surprise/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/1884621/fb58c3b3-b490-47e7-9dac-68620ccbc210.jpg?v=6383421204412700009191MXNBrent HartingerInStock/Ebooks/2075603The Elephant of Surprise9191https://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-elephant-of-surprise/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/1884621/fb58c3b3-b490-47e7-9dac-68620ccbc210.jpg?v=638342120441270000InStockMXN99999DIEbook20139780984679461_W3siaWQiOiJkOTIyYjQ3Zi00MzRhLTQwY2ItODg5Ny1iNDBlNjA4MGEwMzEiLCJsaXN0UHJpY2UiOjkxLCJkaXNjb3VudCI6MCwic2VsbGluZ1ByaWNlIjo5MSwiaW5jbHVkZXNUYXgiOnRydWUsInByaWNlVHlwZSI6IklwcCIsImN1cnJlbmN5IjoiTVhOIiwiZnJvbSI6IjIwMjQtMDUtMjBUMDc6MDA6MDBaIiwicmVnaW9uIjoiTVgiLCJpc1ByZW9yZGVyIjpmYWxzZX1d9780984679461_Book 4 in the Lambda Award-winning Russel Middlebrook Series!People arent always what they seem to be. Sometimes we even surprise ourselves.So discovers seventeen-year-old Russel Middlebrook in The Elephant of Surprise, a stand-alone sequel to Brent Hartingers landmark 2003 gay teen novel Geography Club (which has now been adapted as a feature film co-starring Scott Bakula and Nikki Blonsky).In this latest book, Russel and his friends Min and Gunnar are laughing about something they call the Elephant of Surprise the tendency for life to never turn out as expected. Sure enough, Russel soon happens upon a hot but mysterious homeless activist named Wade, even as hes drawn back to an old flame named Kevin. Meanwhile, Min is learning surprising things about her girlfriend Leah, and Gunnar just wants to be left alone to pursue his latest technology obsession.But the elephant is definitely on the move in all three of their lives. Just who is Wade and what are he and his friends planning? What is Leah hiding? And why is Gunnar taking naked pictures of Kevin in the shower?The Elephant of Surprise includes Hartingers trademark combination of humor and romance, angst and optimism. Before the story is over, Russel and his friends will learn that the Elephant of Surprise really does appear when you least expect himand that when he stomps on you, it really, really hurts.PRAISE FOR THE ELEPHANT OF SURPRISE:Along with the edifying main plotline, which will appeal to readers of any age, the well-conceived subplots wont disappoint young readers looking for the juicy gossip that runs through the series. With Russel, theres always dramareal and perceivedbut definitely no lack of love. Fans of the series will revel in this smart, quirky YA novel thats ripe with substance beyond the surface. Kirkus ReviewsThis is an unusual storyline, but, like Russel, readers may find themselves intrigued by Wades freegan anti-consumerist lifestyle and beliefs. Secondary plot lines (including one about Russels possible reconciliation with his first love, Kevin) support the core drama, and teens will continue to enjoy Russels ever-humorous narration. After eating barbecued raccoon with Wade, Russel says, If it doesnt sound romantic, youll just have to take my word for it, because it totally, TOTALLY was. Publishers WeeklyLike a warm chocolate cookie right out of the oven! Buried in BooksThe Russel Middlebrook Series is unique and special. Hartingers storytelling is alive and uplifting. Childrens LiteratureI also continue to admire and celebrate the series for its matter-of-fact approach to diversity. Its the first time I can recall ever having read the candid thoughts of a gay white male regarding his attraction to a black male that wasnt loaded down with stereotyping and racial junk.... Quietly, but thrillingly revolutionary. TheBacklot.comI loved this book to bits Russel is a narrator its a pleasure to spend time with. Hes honest often touchingly self-deprecating and always hilariously self-conscious. This is the kind of teen book I absolutely adore. Funny, thought-provoking and entertaining. Read it! ChicklishAll the charm of the earlier books in the series, but a richer read. As always with this series, were given a story of real-life teenage issues that doesnt lose the wonderful freshness and humor of youth. Outsmart MagazineA simple, wonderful story as accessible and reader-friendly as possible. I love this. Oftentimes, particularly lately, stories in the Young Adult genre are riddled with drama and teenage angst. Some of them overly so. This was a lovely change of pace for me, as I suspect it will be for all those who read it. There are, without a doubt, poignant moments in this book, but underlying it all is this wonderful sense of youthful humor. SABR...(*_*)9780984679461_Book 4 in the Lambda Award-winning Russel Middlebrook Series!People arent always what they seem to be. Sometimes we even surprise ourselves.So discovers seventeen-year-old Russel Middlebrook in The Elephant of Surprise, a stand-alone sequel to Brent Hartingers landmark 2003 gay teen novel Geography Club (which has now been adapted as a feature film co-starring Scott Bakula and Nikki Blonsky).In this latest book, Russel and his friends Min and Gunnar are laughing about something they call the Elephant of Surprise the tendency for life to never turn out as expected. Sure enough, Russel soon happens upon a hot but mysterious homeless activist named Wade, even as hes drawn back to an old flame named Kevin. Meanwhile, Min is learning surprising things about her girlfriend Leah, and Gunnar just wants to be left alone to pursue his latest technology obsession.But the elephant is definitely on the move in all three of their lives. Just who is Wade and what are he and his friends planning? What is Leah hiding? And why is Gunnar taking naked pictures of Kevin in the shower?The Elephant of Surprise includes Hartingers trademark combination of humor and romance, angst and optimism. Before the story is over, Russel and his friends will learn that the Elephant of Surprise really does appear when you least expect himand that when he stomps on you, it really, really hurts.PRAISE FOR THE ELEPHANT OF SURPRISE:Along with the edifying main plotline, which will appeal to readers of any age, the well-conceived subplots wont disappoint young readers looking for the juicy gossip that runs through the series. With Russel, theres always dramareal and perceivedbut definitely no lack of love. Fans of the series will revel in this smart, quirky YA novel thats ripe with substance beyond the surface. Kirkus ReviewsThis is an unusual storyline, but, like Russel, readers may find themselves intrigued by Wades [freegan anti-consumerist] lifestyle and beliefs. Secondary plot lines (including one about Russels possible reconciliation with his first love, Kevin) support the core drama, and teens will continue to enjoy Russels ever-humorous narration. After eating barbecued raccoon with Wade, Russel says, If it doesnt sound romantic, youll just have to take my word for it, because it totally, TOTALLY was. Publishers WeeklyLike a warm chocolate cookie right out of the oven! Buried in BooksThe Russel Middlebrook Series is unique and special. Hartingers storytelling is alive and uplifting. Childrens LiteratureI also continue to admire and celebrate the series for its matter-of-fact approach to diversity. Its the first time I can recall ever having read the candid thoughts of a gay white male regarding his attraction to a black male that wasnt loaded down with stereotyping and racial junk.... Quietly, but thrillingly revolutionary. TheBacklot.comI loved this book to bits Russel is a narrator its a pleasure to spend time with. Hes honest often touchingly self-deprecating and always hilariously self-conscious. This is the kind of teen book I absolutely adore. Funny, thought-provoking and entertaining. Read it! ChicklishAll the charm of the earlier books in the series, but a richer read. As always with this series, were given a story of real-life teenage issues that doesnt lose the wonderful freshness and humor of youth. Outsmart MagazineA simple, wonderful story as accessible and reader-friendly as possible. I love this. Oftentimes, particularly lately, stories in the Young Adult genre are riddled with drama and teenage angst. Some of them overly so. This was a lovely change of pace for me, as I suspect it will be for all those who read it. There are, without a doubt, poignant moments in this book, [but] underlying it all is this wonderful sense of youthful humor. SABR...9780984679461_Brent Hartingerlibro_electonico_93d6de18-5e58-3093-bb3b-c3817eb76471_9780984679461;9780984679461_9780984679461Brent HartingerInglésMéxicohttps://getbook.kobo.com/koboid-prod-public/smashwords-epub-f79ece19-45f2-4a39-9667-5affb336a727.epub2013-02-14T00:00:00+00:00Brent Hartinger