The great cool ranch Dorito in the sky / Josh Galarza.
| Author/creator | Galarza, Josh author. |
| Other author | Henry Holt and Company, publisher. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York, NY : Henry Holt and Company, 2024. |
| Copyright Date | ©2024 |
| Description | 299 pages, 10 unnumbered pages : black and white illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | Fueling all his anxieties into his comic book series, Brett must face the painful truths of his real life and his escalating eating disorder when someone posts his journal--and his deepest insecurities--online. |
| Abstract | "Ever since cancer invaded his adoptive mother's life, Brett feels like he's losing everything, most of all control. To cope, Brett fuels all of his anxieties into epic fantasies, including his intergalactic Kid Condor comic book series, which features food constellations and characters not unlike those in his own life. But lately Brett's grip on reality has started to lose its hold. The fictions he's been telling himself--about his unattractive body, the feeling that he's a burden to his best friend, that he's too messed up to be loved--have consumed him completely, and Brett will do anything to forget about the cosmic-sized hole in his chest, even if it's unhealthy. But when Brett's journal and deepest insecurities are posted online for the whole school to see, Brett realizes he can no longer avoid the painful truths of his real-life narrative. As his eating disorder escalates, Brett must be honest with the people closest to him, including his new and fierce friend Mallory who seems to know more about Brett's issues than he does. With their support, he just might find the courage to face the toughest reality of all."-- Publisher's website, viewed on July 22, 2025. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-304). |
| Interest age level | Ages 14 and up |
| Interest grade level | Grades 10-12 |
| Audience | 900 Lexile |
| Awards note | National Book Award, Young People's Literature, Finalist, 2024 |
| Genre/form | Fiction. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Social problem fiction. |
| Genre/form | Psychological fiction. |
| Genre/form | Novels. |
| Genre/form | Social problem fiction. |
| Genre/form | Psychological fiction. |
| Genre/form | Novels. |
| Genre/form | Dust jackets (Bindings) 2024. |
| LCCN | 2023948928 |
| ISBN | 9781250907714 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1250907713 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Fiction | F G1312G | ✔ Available | Place Hold |