Don't Stand So Close to Me
Eric Walters
Type:
Fiction
Categories:
Social Issues | Science & Nature | Health & Daily Living
Themes:
Friendship, Disasters, Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
Language:
English
Publisher:
Grade Level:
4-7
Age Range:
9-12
Description
Thirteen-year-old Quinn and her friends can't believe their luck when spring break is extended an extra two weeks—even if it's because of some virus.
But when the impact of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic becomes apparent, everyone, not just the students, has to learn to adjust to their new reality. Quinn’s father is an ER doctor and has to self-isolate to protect his family from the virus. Isaac’s mother is the chief of police and now has to enforce new physical-distancing bylaws. Reese can’t visit her grandmother in her care home anymore. And their entire school has moved to online classes. Sacrifices have to be made to keep everyone safe, but there’s more to life than rules and scary news reports. In an effort to find some good in all this uncertainty, Quinn comes up with an idea that she hopes will bring the entire community together.
Orca Book Publishers is pleased to offer Don't Stand So Close for Me in two accessible editions. The audiobook features alternate text descriptions of images, including the cover. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
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Awards
CCBC Best Books for Kids & TeensCommended
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Quick PicksCommended
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