You'll Like It Here (Everybody Does)
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
You'll Like It Here (Everybody Does)
By (Author) Ruth White
Random House USA Inc
Random House Inc
3rd September 2012
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Childrens / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Science fiction
Childrens: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts
FIC
Nominated for Bank Street Child Study Children's Book Award.
Physical Properties
Paperback
272
Width 133mm, Height 193mm, Spine 14mm
227g
Description
While Meggie and David Blue are from another planet, they're a lot like Earth kids, with similar hopes and dreams, and can't wait to grow up. BUT they also have GROSSLY UNIQUE qualities, such as blue streaks in their hair that pop up randomly and language skills that sound like nothing on this planet. The story takes these alien kids, along with their mother and grandfather, by accident, to a far planet in which the society is not only oppressive but hostile to individual freedom. People are kept submissive through drugs and brainwashing. The Blues, who have spent time in free societies recognize the upside-down-ness of this world. They're almost helpless to do anything, but do what they can, plan their escape, and vow to help others.
Author Bio
Newbery Honor Award winner RUTH WHITE's out of this world story celebrates personal freedom and individual differences. Readers will relish its gross uniqueness. Everybody does.
