The Darkness Outside Us
Published: 2021
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In "The Darkness Outside Us" by Eliot Schrefer, two boys, Aiden and Hessa, find themselves on a space mission that takes a perilous turn. As they navigate the vastness of space, they realize that they must rely on each other for survival, despite their conflicting backgrounds and personalities. The story explores themes of trust, fear, and the exploration of the unknown, both in space and within themselves. As they confront external threats and their own inner demons, Aiden and Hessa discover the complexities of their relationship and what it means to truly connect with another person in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by HarperCollins .
Eliot Schrefer is the author of The Deadly Sister, The School for Dangerous Girls, Glamorous Disasters, and The New Kid. He lives in New York City, and has never discovered any bodies. Visit him online at www. eliotschrefer. com.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Stonewall Book Award
This book was recognised by the Stonewall Book Award, tthe first and most enduring award for GLBT books, sponsored by the American Library Association's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table. Since Isabel Miller's Patience and Sarah received the first award in 1971, many other books have been honored for exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience. There are three categories: Barbara Gittings Literature Award, Israel Fishman Non-Fiction Award and the Mike Morgan and Larry Romans Children’s and Young Adult Literature Award. These are presented to English language works published the year prior to the announcement date.