Pre-order Releases Jul 27, 2027
Words Fail
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About the book
Words Fail
It’s been a year since Colton’s dad, Joel, left—and it’s Colton’s fault. He’s sure of it. Because it can't be a coincidence that he moved away right after Colton was diagnosed with hyperlexia, which means he has a knack for decoding words, but he struggles with understanding, spelling and retaining them.
When Colton gets a birthday card from his dad that leaves him with more questions than answers, he takes matters into his own hands and is soon on his way from Raleigh to Pittsburgh so they can talk things through, face to face.
When they reunite, Colton learns why his dad left . . . but it's not for the reasons he thinks. This poignant novel follows a father and son through one transformative summer as they attempt to reconnect and discover whether the right words can close the distance between them.
*This book is set in a font specifically designed to be easier for people with dyslexia to read.
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Details
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Author
- Brittany J. Thurman
- Format
- Hardcover
- Release date
- Jul 27, 2027
- ISBN-13
- 9798217238316
- Pages
- 224
- Carton quantity
- 12 copies
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Words Fail for groups: pricing
Volume pricing applies automatically in your cart. No codes, no account needed.
| Copies | Price per copy | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 25 – 99 | $12.59 | 30% off list |
| 100 – 249 | $12.23 | 32% off list |
| 250 – 499 | $11.87 | 34% off list |
| 500 – 999 | $11.51 | 36% off list |
| 1,000+ | $11.15 | 38% off list |
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