Here the Whole Time

Name: Here the Whole Time
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781444958492
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Vitor Martins

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Here the Whole Time by Vitor Martins is a touching coming-of-age tale about self-discovery and acceptance. It follows Felipe, a shy and insecure teenager, who is forced to share his holiday break with Caio, the boy next door whom he's secretly had a crush on. Throughout their time together, Felipe learns valuable lessons about body positivity, friendship, and embracing his true self.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming and humorous stories that tackle important themes like self-esteem, body positivity, and the complexities of teenage friendships and romance. The story's charming narrative and relatable characters create an engaging and uplifting experience for young adult readers seeking a sincere exploration of personal growth and acceptance.

Here the Whole Time

The ultimate feel-good YA romance which celebrates body positivity, self-acceptance and standing up to bullying and homophobia. Perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell and Heartstopper.

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I love this book! - Rainbow Rowell

...a tender, funny, absolutely heart-holding novel about a boy who is forced to share his room with his lifelong crush for fifteen days. It's a gay romance that would have changed my world if I'd read it as a teen. - David Levithan

Felipe doesn't believe someone like Caio could ever fall for someone like him. But over the next fifteen days, everything will change... If you love Rainbow Rowell and Heartstopper, you'll fall for this body-positive love story about the assumptions we make about each other, and the bravery you need to be yourself.

Felipe is fat. And he doesn't need anyone to remind him, which is, of course, what everyone does. That's why he's been waiting for summer: a break from school and the classmates who tease him incessantly. His plans include catching up on TV, finishing his TBR pile, and watching YouTube tutorials on skills he'll never actually put into practice.

But things get a little out of hand when Felipe's mom informs him that Caio, the neighbour kid from apartment 57, will be spending the next fifteen days with them while his parents are on vacation. Felipe is distraught because A) he's had a crush on Caio since, well, forever, and B) Felipe has a list of body image insecurities and absolutely NO idea how he's going to entertain his neighbour for two full weeks.

Suddenly, the days ahead of him that once promised rest and relaxation (not to mention some epic Netflix bingeing) end up bringing a whirlwind of feelings, forcing Felipe to dive head-first into every unresolved issue he has had with himself - but maybe, just maybe, he'll manage to win over Caio, too.

A queer love story for anyone who's ever got into a pool with their shirt on.

It's a sweet, funny, warm-hearted gem of a story - exactly the sort of thing the world needs right now! - Simon James Green

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Here the Whole Time is praised for its humour, endearing characters, and heartwarming tale. Rainbow Rowell highlights its engaging nature, bringing laughter and emotional investment in Felipe's journey. Rachael Lippincott commends the author for capturing first love's enchantment and promoting self-acceptance, making it a relatable young adult story.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444958492

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 188.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 282

Collections

Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction LGBTQ+ Vitor Martins Young Adult

About the Author

Vitor Martins was born in Rio de Janeiro, and currently live in Sao Paulo. His first novel Quinze Dias was published in 2017 - and is now translated into English by Larissa Helena.

Vitor believes diversity is a powerful weapon, and his main goal as a writer is to tell the story of people who have never been able to see themselves in a book. He also has a YouTube channel, a cat called Clarencio, eats more pizza than he should and, unlike most of his writing friends, likes a nice early night.