Goodbye Stranger (novel) facts for kids
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Original cover art for Goodbye Stranger. Modified slightly for publication.
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| Author | Rebecca Stead |
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| Cover artist | Marcos Chin |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Published | 2015 |
| Publisher | Wendy Lamb (Penguin Random House) |
| Pages | 304 |
| ISBN | 978-0-385-74317-4 |
Goodbye Stranger is an exciting novel from 2015, written by Rebecca Stead. It's a realistic story about young people and the everyday challenges they face in middle school. The book explores friendships, growing up, and finding your place.
What Is Goodbye Stranger About?
This novel takes place in New York City. It tells its story from two different viewpoints that slowly connect.
Meet the Main Characters
The first part of the story follows a group of friends who met in fourth grade. They are now starting seventh grade. Each friend has a unique personality:
- Bridget "Bridge" Barsamian is a creative artist who draws a three-eyed Martian. She had a difficult time in third grade and is now making new friends, like Sherm Russo. Sherm is also in Tech Crew, which is a school group that helps with plays and shows.
- Tabitha "Tab" Patel is another artistic friend who draws a funny bird. She gets involved with the Human Rights Club at school, showing her interest in helping others.
- Emily "Em" (her last name isn't given) is very athletic and draws a spotted snake. She is starting to notice more attention from boys as she gets older.
A Mysterious Valentine's Day
The second part of the story follows a different student. This student skips school and avoids her friends on Valentine's Day. It's clear that this student knows the main group of friends and lives in the same neighborhood. Her identity is kept a secret for much of the book, making you wonder who she is and why she's acting this way.
