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The Closest I've ComeA Kirkus Best Book of 2017 * A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year * An ALA YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection Read the book Morris Award finalist Sonia Patel called a brilliant, subtle debut, and Kirkus hailed as heart wrenching, funny, hopeful, and not to be missed in a starred review The Closest I've Come is a must read from talented first time author Fred Aceves, in the tradition of Walter Dean Myers. Marcos Rivas yearns for

A Kirkus Best Book of 2017 * A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year * An ALA/YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection

Read the book Morris Award finalist Sonia Patel called a brilliant, subtle debut, and Kirkus hailed as heart-wrenching, funny, hopeful, and not-to-be-missed in a starred review

The Closest I've Come is a must-read from talented first-time author Fred Aceves, in the tradition of Walter Dean Myers.

Marcos Rivas yearns for love, a working cell phone, and maybe a pair of sneakers that aren't falling apart. But more than anything, Marcos wants to get out of Maesta, his hood, away from his indifferent mom and her abusive boyfriend--which seems impossible.

When Marcos is placed in a new after-school program, he meets Zach and Amy, whose friendship inspires Marcos to open up to his Maesta crew, too, and starts to think more about his future and what he has to fight for. Marcos ultimately learns that bravery isn't about acting tough and being macho; it's about being true to yourself.

The Closest I've Come is a story about traversing real and imagined boundaries, about discovering new things in the world, and about discovering yourself, too.

--B&N Teen Blog

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Harperteen
Published: 11/07/2017
ISBN: 9780062488534
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.80w x 1.10d

Review Citations: Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2018
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2017 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2017
School Library Journal 10/01/2017
Publishers Weekly 10/09/2017
Booklist 10/15/2017 pg. 50
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 502114 / Closest I've Come
Reading Level: 4.8 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 10
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Draper, US
★★★★★ 5
A true classic
Size: 7, Color: Maple Suede
One of my favorite shoes ever! Been wearing these since the 90's. They have changed a few things since then but I'd say the overall quality is still great. They fit true to size and are very comfortable right out the box. These are one of the most versitile pairs of shoes you can own. They go with almost any outfit. This time around I purchased the sand and beeswax colorways. If you've never owned a pair I highly recommend these.
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Marilyn Hope Smith Callum
Lowell, US
★★★★★ 5
High quality name brand men clarks
Size: 8, Color: Beeswax, Size: 8, Color: Beeswax
Tru to size and extremely comfortable. Easy to clean and of excellent quality.
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Phoenix, US
★★★★★ 5
Clark's Wallabee's are the best shoes ever made!
I was looking for a new pair of shoes, after one of my Clarks casual shoes (made in india) literally split in half. It only had 8 months of use! I was so angry, so much so that as a loyal Clark's customer I vowed to move on to another brand of shoe. So I began my search, and search, and search... I just couldn't find any pair of shoe that exited me as much as Clark's did. I began to reminisce on my first pair of Clark's that started it all. The Wallabees. The quality in craftsmanship, the nice thick leather, the stitching, and the indestructible weird looking jelly soles. These things could take a hit. I mean I wore them consistently for two years and they just wouldn't budge. I eventually needed something different, so I put them in the closet; only to come out when ever a pair of shoe wore out and I needed a something while I made another purchase. After about 2 years of that I realize I shouldn't be buying more shoes I should be wearing my wallabees. So I wore them for several more years until I finally decided its was time to part... What a mistake. Here I had a pair a shoes that lasted me almost a decade I parted away for no real good reason. It took me many more years of wearing other Clark's and other brands to come to this realization. The Wallabee's are the best shoes ever made! I broke my vow of not buying Clark's after that indian made piece of crap, and decided to buy these. To my surprise the wallabee's are no longer made in England or Ireland, but instead made in China! I was sceptical as to how great the quality may be. I mean I lost faith in Clark's after all. But after careful inspection, these shoe's look, smell, and feel just like the originals. The craftsmanship looks the same as well (a little more modern support). I did some research and turns out China has one of Clark's best shoe factory in the world. I can not judge these shoes by where is was made, but how they fare out with the old ones. So far I'm very very happy! I will wear these and put it to the test of time, and see if they will go for almost a decade as my originals did. At this point they once again take their place as my number one favorite pair of shoes.
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I'm highly upset by this product. They sent one without the lid. It looks used and rye middle latch is bent so your not able to close it.
Boise, US
★★★★★ 5
Love them!
Size: 7, Color: Maple Suede
These are a classic! Amazing materials and product. If you have never owned a pair, be aware that the soles will get dirty quickly and visibly noticeable. I would say true to size in what you were in sneakers.
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Casondra Hasty
Draper, US
★★★★★ 4
Style and comfort
Size: 9.5, Color: Black Suede
Love these but hard to find more colors
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