Okay for Now
by Gary D. Schmidt
Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt holds a highly rated rating of 4.19 out of 5, based on 24.3K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 360 pages.
About Okay for Now
Midwesterner Gary D. Schmidt won Newbery Honor awards for Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boys and The Wednesday Wars, two coming-of-age novels about unlikely friends finding a bond. Okay For Now, his latest novel, explores another seemingly improbable alliance, this one between new outsider in town Doug Swieteck and Lil Spicer, the savvy spitfire daughter of his deli owner boss. With her challenging assistance, Doug discovers new sides of himself. Along the way, he also readjusts his relationship with his abusive father, his school peers, and his older brother, a newly returned war victim of Vietnam.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Gary D. Schmidt |
| Published | 2011 |
| Pages | 360 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.19 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 24,254 |
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What genre is Okay for Now?
Okay for Now is categorized as Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Okay for Now worth reading?
Based on 24.3K reader ratings, Okay for Now has an average score of 4.19 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Okay for Now?
Okay for Now has 360 pages.
Who wrote Okay for Now?
Okay for Now was written by Gary D. Schmidt. It was first published in 2011.
What is the ISBN for Okay for Now?
The ISBN-13 for Okay for Now is 9780547152610.0.
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