The Nest

"The Nest leaves a lasting mark on the memory." --The New York Times Book Review

Steve just wants to save his baby brother--but what will he lose in the bargain? Kenneth Oppel's (Silverwing, The Boundless) haunting gothic tale for fans of Coraline, is one of the most acclaimed books of the year, receiving six starred reviews. Illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen.

For some kids summer is a sun-soaked season of fun. But for Steve, it's just another season of worries. Worries about his sick newborn baby brother who is fighting to survive, worries about his parents who are struggling to cope, even worries about the wasp's nest looming ominously from the eaves. So when a mysterious wasp queen invades his dreams, offering to "fix" the baby, Steve thinks his prayers have been answered.

All he has to do is say "Yes." But "yes" is a powerful word. It is also a dangerous one. And once it is uttered, can it be taken back?

Celebrated author Kenneth Oppel creates an eerie masterpiece in this compelling story that explores disability and diversity, fears and dreams, and what ultimately makes a family. Includes illustrations from celebrated artist Jon Klassen.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 10/06/2015
ISBN: 9781481432320
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.10h x 5.50w x 0.90d

Review Citations: Booklist 07/01/2015 pg. 75
Publishers Weekly 07/20/2015
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2015
School Library Journal 08/01/2015 pg. 89
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2015 pg. 113
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2015
Shelf Awareness 10/09/2015
New York Review of Books 10/11/2015 pg. 17
New York Times Book Review 10/16/2015 pg. 26
PW Best Children's Books 11/02/2015 pg. 49
PW Children's Starred Reviews 12/02/2015 pg. 68
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2016 pg. 15

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 177140 / Nest
Reading Level: 4.3 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 5