{"product_id":"the-best-man","title":"The Best Man","description":"Newbery Medalist Richard Peck tells a story of small-town life, gay marriage, and everyday heroes in this novel for fans of Gary Schmidt and Jack Gantos.\n\nArcher Magill has spent a lively five years of grade school with one eye out in search of grown-up role models. Three of the best are his grandpa, the great architect; his dad, the great vintage car customizer,; and his uncle Paul, who is just plain great. These are the three he wants to be. Along the way he finds a fourth—Mr. McLeod, a teacher. In fact, the first male teacher in the history of the school.\n\nBut now here comes middle school and puberty. Change. Archer wonders how much change has to happen before his voice does. He doesn't see too far ahead, so every day or so a startling revelation breaks over him. Then a really big one when he's the best man at the wedding of two of his role models. But that gets ahead of the story.\n\nIn pages that ripple with laughter, there's a teardrop here and there. And more than a few insights about the bewildering world of adults, made by a boy on his way to being the best man he can be.\n\nBoston Globe Horn Honor Book\nAmazon Editors’ Picks for Fall (Ages 9-12)\nNew York Times Notable Children's Book\nHorn Book Fanfare\nSchool Library Journal Best Books of 2016\nKirkus Best Books of 2016\nChicago Public Library Best Books of 2016\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0147515793\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.0147515793.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Peck, Richard\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 good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. 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":46316041928881,"sku":"RDV.0147515793.G","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/0147515793-0.jpg?v=1761069663","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/the-best-man","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}