Michael de Guzman

Beekman's Big Deal

Beekman O'Day was born in Manhattan and has lived his whole life there, in hotels and apartments, wherever his father could afford. He's bounced from one private school to another. If he could have anything he wanted, it would be to stay in one place, to find some stability in this chaotic life. When they end up at Nutting Court, a mews filled with strange and eccentric residents, he begins to believe that this might be the place. Then his world gets turned upside down again.

REVIEWS:

"An insightful, engaging novel. Diverse, distinctly drawn characters... contribute to Beekman's growing awareness of the importance of personal responsibility and having faith in oneself, others - and the future."
-- Booklist

"Kids...will care about Beekman and Leo, whose relationship is wonderfully close, funny and real. You could say this story is a big deal."
--Kirkus

"de Guzman follows his strong debut novel, Melonhead, with another compelling story. There is a quaint, old-world gentleman quality to this novel."
-- VOYA

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Melonhead
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