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No Place on Earth
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Expected 25 Aug 26From the Newbery Honor-winning author of Iveliz Explains It All, comes a moving novel with a touch of magic, where two boys find themselves in each other's dreams and slowly help one another face the real world.
Since moving to Yellowstone National Park for his mom's job, Gustavo Santos Costa has had a lot on his mind.
For bison stampedes. Did you know that bison can run three times faster than the average person? Why do people always stand so close to boiling hot springs?! the bad dreams. Why have they only gotten worse since the move?
And that’s all before Gus somehow meets his classmate Kordell inside his dreams. While Gus avoids sleeping (and nightmares) at all costs, Kordell finds that dreams seem to be a welcome escape from his real life . . . until one day, they're no longer enough. With the connection between the boys, Gus may be the only person who can help Kordell. But when most things already feel too big to take on, how can Gus find the courage to be there for his friends?
In this powerful novel from the Newbery Honor-winning author of Iveliz Explains It All, two boys confront their fears—and their dreams—to save themselves and each other.
Since moving to Yellowstone National Park for his mom's job, Gustavo Santos Costa has had a lot on his mind.
For bison stampedes. Did you know that bison can run three times faster than the average person? Why do people always stand so close to boiling hot springs?! the bad dreams. Why have they only gotten worse since the move?
And that’s all before Gus somehow meets his classmate Kordell inside his dreams. While Gus avoids sleeping (and nightmares) at all costs, Kordell finds that dreams seem to be a welcome escape from his real life . . . until one day, they're no longer enough. With the connection between the boys, Gus may be the only person who can help Kordell. But when most things already feel too big to take on, how can Gus find the courage to be there for his friends?
In this powerful novel from the Newbery Honor-winning author of Iveliz Explains It All, two boys confront their fears—and their dreams—to save themselves and each other.
256 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication August 25, 2026
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About the author
Andrea Beatriz Arango
9 books239 followersAndrea Beatriz Arango is the author of Newbery Honor Book Iveliz Explains It All and the Pura Belpré Honor Book Something Like Home. She was born and raised in Puerto Rico, where she first became a teacher. She then spent a decade in the United States working in public schools and nonprofits. When she’s not busy writing about middle schoolers and their families, you can find her hoping to spot manatees at the beach. Andrea lives in Puerto Rico with her family and two dogs.
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An upcoming MG coming-of-age story by @andreabeatrizarango you won’t want to miss.
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Since moving to Yellowstone National Park for his mom’s job, Gustavo can’t quiet his racing thoughts or his worsening nightmares. As he tries to avoid sleep altogether, he discovers something impossible: he and his classmate Kordell are meeting inside their dreams. While dreams feel like an escape for Kordell, they become increasingly dangerous, and Gus may be the only one who can help. Facing his fears head-on, Gus must find the courage to show up for a friend when everything already feels overwhelming.
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I loved the blend of prose and poetry, along with the dual point of view. It added so much emotional depth to the story. The last 20% absolutely wrecked me; I cried straight through it. Books like are essential for young readers, especially because they create space to talk about hard, real topics like divorce, mental health, and navigating huge life changes in a way that feels honest and accessible. This one is giving Newbery vibes. Grab it when it releases August 25!
CW: emesis, divorce, depression, anxiety, toxic masculinity, parental abandonment
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Since moving to Yellowstone National Park for his mom’s job, Gustavo can’t quiet his racing thoughts or his worsening nightmares. As he tries to avoid sleep altogether, he discovers something impossible: he and his classmate Kordell are meeting inside their dreams. While dreams feel like an escape for Kordell, they become increasingly dangerous, and Gus may be the only one who can help. Facing his fears head-on, Gus must find the courage to show up for a friend when everything already feels overwhelming.
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I loved the blend of prose and poetry, along with the dual point of view. It added so much emotional depth to the story. The last 20% absolutely wrecked me; I cried straight through it. Books like are essential for young readers, especially because they create space to talk about hard, real topics like divorce, mental health, and navigating huge life changes in a way that feels honest and accessible. This one is giving Newbery vibes. Grab it when it releases August 25!
CW: emesis, divorce, depression, anxiety, toxic masculinity, parental abandonment
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