June 14, 2011

Waiting on Wednesday (98)

"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted by Jill from Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

All The Earth, Thrown to the Sky by Joe R. Lansdale


Jack Catcher's parents are dead—his mom died of sickness and his dad of a broken heart—and he has to get out of Oklahoma, where dust storms have killed everything green, hopeful, or alive. When former classmate Jane and her little brother Tony show up in his yard with plans to steal a dead neighbor's car and make a break for Texas, Jack doesn't need much convincing. But a run-in with one of the era's most notorious gangsters puts a crimp in Jane's plan, and soon the three kids are hitching the rails among hoboes, gangsters, and con men, racing to warn a carnival wrestler turned bank robber of the danger he faces and, in the process, find a new home for themselves. This road trip adventure from the legendary Joe R. Lansdale is a thrilling and colorful ride through Depression-era America.

Okay... road trip + historical setting + no parents+gangsters & con men?
YES, please! 

Plus, the author has A LOT of adult books published and this is his first YA.


Release Date: September 13, 2011

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12 comments:

  1. CeceliaJune 15, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Haven't heard of this one before, but the adventure sounds epic. Great pick!

    If you'd like, you can check out my WoW here.

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  2. The Novel NymphJune 15, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    This sounds goods. Wicked pick!

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  3. Kai AgitoJune 15, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    I just saw the cover for this book a few minutes ago and it's just fabulous! Kids and gangsters in a historical book? Sounds nice! Great pick. :)

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  4. AngeJune 15, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Great pick. This one sounds like a great book. Thanks for posting it.
    Ange @ Moonlight Reader

    My WoW: http://ange-moonlightreader.blogspot.com/2011/06/waiting-on-wednesday-9.html

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  5. Amy @ Turn the PageJune 15, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    This sounds like a great road trip story! Always love those :)

    Great pick!

    Check out my WoW on my blog :)

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  6. SallyJune 15, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Ooooh you had me at road trip adventure - it's going on my wishlist.
    Sally.
    http://theelifylop.blogspot.com/2011/06/waiting-on-wednesday-23.html

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  7. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Must read, great choice.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/06/waiting-on-wednesday_15.html

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  8. Alyssa KirkJune 15, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Sounds great!

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  9. AlexaJune 15, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I always think it is interesting when adults start to branch into YA. Great pick. :)

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  10. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Sounds awesome. Great pick this week.

    Here's my W.O.W : http://mochalattereads.blogspot.com/2011/06/waiting-on-wednesday10.html

    -Mocha from A Cupcake and A Latte: YA Reads, Reviews & More!.

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  11. JustineJune 15, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    So cool!! I always love your WoWs :D

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  12. Just Your Typical Book BlogJune 15, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Never heard of this author, but I love-love the sounds of this book! Thanks, Sab!

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