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ALL THE MAJOR CONSTELLATIONS

Pratima Cranse

A perceptive coming-of-age story set during the pivotal summer before college from debut author Pratima Cranse. A few weeks before graduation, Andrew’s best friend is hit by a drunk driver and ends up in a coma, and Andrew finds himself with no one to turn to—until the enigmatic Laura invites him to find comfort with her fundamentalist Christian group. Is Laura genuinely interested in Andrew’s well-being? Or does she view Andrew’s grief as a way to “convert” him?
Laura Lettel is the most beautiful girl in the world... and Andrew’s not-so-secret infatuation.

Now he’s leaving high school behind and looking ahead to a fresh start at college and distance from his obsessive crush. But when a terrible accident leaves him without the companionship of his two best friends, Andrew is cast adrift and alone—until Laura unexpectedly offers him comfort, friendship, and the support of a youth group of true believers, fundamentalist Christians with problems and secrets of their own. Andrew is curiously drawn to their consuming beliefs, but why? Is it only to get closer to Laura? And is Laura genuinely interested in Andrew, or is she just trying to convert him?

This provocative and compelling debut novel will resonate deeply with readers as it explores questions of identity, sexuality, and spirituality.

Pratima Cranse was born and raised in Vermont. She now lives in New Hampshire with her husband, daughter, and their two magnificent cats. When she’s not writing, Pratima enjoys jogging very slowly (some might call it shuffling), and spending time with her family.
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Published 2015-11-10 by Viking Children’s Books

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Published 2015-11-10 by Viking Children’s Books

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All the Constellations is a novel not to miss, and Cranse is a voice to watch. Read more...

Barnes & Noble Teen blog has featured Cranse’s debut THREE times this month! The first was included in a most anticipated November reads roundup, a ‘YA Open Mic’ post in November, and a ‘debut roundup’ today! Read more...

HelloGiggles posted a personal essay by Pratima Cranse about preparing for NaNoWriMo! Read more...

All The Major Constellations has everything: explorations about identity, spirituality, sexuality, friendship, and so much more...Pratima Cranse beautifully weaves the story of grief, loss, and hope amid a sexual and spiritual awakening. Read more...

An impressive debut.

BookBrowse also gave Cranse a rave and posted an exclusive excerpt! “Pratima Cranse's excellent book went with me to lunch, to the doctor's office, to the kitchen counter as I prepared dinner; its pages spattered with everything from coffee to marinara sauce. Part of it was being able to so easily slip into the indelible memories of a certain phase of adolescence.” Read more...

Cranse’s compassionate debut astutely conveys the joys, heartaches, and angst of coming-of-age.

Pratima Cranse's excellent book went with me to lunch, to the doctor's office, to the kitchen counter as I prepared dinner; its pages spattered with everything from coffee to marinara sauce. Part of it was being able to so easily slip into the indelible memories of a certain phase of adolescence. Read more...

Older fans of realistic fiction will enjoy riding along with Andrew.

Cranse's portrayal of Andrew's struggle is sometimes heartbreaking, often wryly funny and ultimately very compassionate and true. All the Constellations is a novel not to miss, and Cranse is a voice to watch. Read more...

[A] heartfelt debut… Readers will cheer him on as he makes a path to find his answers. A stellar voice to watch.

A snuggle-up by the fire day for those who want to see real people marching along an ordinary confused life during times of distress. Read more...

All The Major Constellationshas everything: explorations about identity, spirituality, sexuality, friendship, and so much more...Pratima Cranse beautifully weaves the story of grief, loss, and hope amid a sexual and spiritual awakening. Read more...