Pedro Hoffmeister
This is the Part
Where You Laugh
This is the Part Where You Laugh
a young adult novel
Travis never gives up.
Not when his mom takes off.
Not when he gets suspended from basketball.
Not when he cracks four ribs jumping off a bridge to impress a girl.
Not when he and his best friend Creature get into trouble deeper than they know how to handle.
Reviews
Good + Bad
“A memorable story of good kids transcending rough lives…. What might seem didactic in lesser hands feels realistic and right here. Messages are delivered in natural dialogue, the well-drawn characters speaking from the heart with wisdom derived from firsthand experience.”
— Kirkus
“So real it hurts. Hoffmeister explores the depths of family and addiction, friendship and first love with the skill of a writer who knows his way around—and I was happy to follow. This story will stick with you.”
— David Arnold, New York Times bestselling author of Kids of Appetite
“A unique, unforgettable tale that is a must-have for all YA collections.”
— School Library Journal, SLJ Popular Pick
“A powerful story… Hoffmeister has done a wonderful job of allowing the reader to get into the head of a young man whose world seems to be crashing down around him.”
— VOYA