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Better Nate Than Ever

Better Nate Than Ever

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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.

Author: Tim Federle
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 03/29/2022
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.10w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781665920841
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.9
Point Value: 9
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 157166 / Better Nate Than Ever
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