{"product_id":"okay-for-now-a-national-book-award-winner","title":"Okay for Now: A National Book Award Winner","description":"Beloved author Gary D. Schmidt expertly blends comedy and tragedy in the story of Doug Swieteck, an unhappy \"teenage thug\" first introduced in The Wednesday Wars, who finds consolation and a sense of possibility in friendship and art.\n\nAt once heartbreaking and hopeful, this absorbing novel centers on Doug, 14, who has an abusive father, a bully for a brother, a bad reputation, and shameful secrets to keep. Teachers and police and his relatives think he's worthless, and he believes them, holding others at arm's length. Newly arrived in town, he starts out on the same path—antagonizing other kids, mouthing off to teachers, contemptuous of everything intimidating or unfamiliar. Who would have thought that the public library would turn out to be a refuge and an inspiration, that a snooty librarian might be a friend, or that snarky redheaded Lil would like him—really like him? With more than his share of pain, including the return of his oldest brother from the Vietnam War, shattered and angry, will Doug find anything better than \"okay for now\"?\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0544022807\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.0544022807.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Schmidt, Gary D.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in excellent condition. There may be minimal writing on the inside cover or cover page. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47299600941233,"sku":"RDV.0544022807.VG","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/0544022807-0.jpg?v=1779213165","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/okay-for-now-a-national-book-award-winner","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}