Книга Nix Minus One
“The hard-won hopefulness of Nix’s growth will linger with [readers] long after the poetry ends.”—School Library Journal
Nix Humbolt doesn’t talk much. He lies low at school, and at home, Nix finds refuge in his father’s woodshop where he builds intricate boxes and tables—and avoids arguments with his older sister, Roxy. She is loud, confident, rebellious, and the polar-opposite of Nix. Though he loves her, she also annoys him in the way only a sibling seems to know how to—especially when she decides to date Bryan Sykes. The guy is seriously toxic, but Roxy won’t listen to facts, so what can Nix do? The only battles he ever fights are on his Xbox—until the day he finds the guts to fight for Swiff Dunphy’s neglected dog. Twig won’t win any beauty contests, but Nix is determined to save her. And when tragedy strikes, Twig might just be the one who saves him.
Award-winning author, Jill MacLean, brings Nix’s story to life with poignancy and heart.
"Well-crafted and intense, an engrossing family drama in which both young and old learn what it means to grow up." - Kirkus
"Writing with careful, evocative language, MacLean explores love in myriad forms." - Publishers Weekly
"Readers used to a diet of cliché-ridden YA fiction will enjoy this refreshing take on the teenage plight . . . [T]he hard-won hopefulness of Nix's growth will linger with them long after the poetry ends." - School Library Journal
"MacLean has produced another wonderful novel. She is to be applauded for respecting her readership and refusing to shy away from difficult topics . . . **Highly Recommended.**" - CM Magazine
"The novel's strength comes from the authenticity of Nix's emotional evolution . . . This is an absorbing, emotionally resonant book." - Quill & Quire
"YAs who are drawn to contemporary fiction and verse novels won't want to miss this . . ." - Booklist
"This meticulously-crafted novel-in-verse is as finely-honed as one of Nix's own woodworking projects . . . While Nix struggles to find his voice, MacLean's impeccable poetry - spare, evocative, and affecting - enables readers to enter into his mind and heart. And they will be amply rewarded by the experience." - Atlantic Books Today
"The story is complex and engaging, and the deep themes make this an excellent novel for study and discussion" - Canadian Children's Book News
". . . an exceptional novel that is not to be missed." - Winnipeg Free Press
"[A] sensitive story . . . Beautifully descriptive . . ." - The Calgary Herald
". . . a story about a young man finding out who he really is. A strong book." - CBC summer Book Panel
". . . a well-paced story that will leave readers thoroughly engaged with the characters." - The Montreal Gazette
"As Nix struggles to find his voice, MacLean soothes us with the gorgeousness of her writing, the spare but perfect free verse of this unforgettable gem." - Open Book Toronto
"[MacLean's] writing is strong and fluid but laced with vulnerability." - CanLit for LittleCanadians