This Was Our Pact

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It’s the night of the annual Autumn Equinox Festival, when the town gathers to float paper lanterns down the river. Legend has it that after drifting out of sight, they’ll soar off to the Milky Way and turn into brilliant stars, but could that actually be true? This year, Ben and his classmates are determined to find out where those lanterns really go, and to ensure success in their mission, they’ve made a pact with two simple rules: No one turns for home. No one looks back.

The plan is to follow the river on their bikes for as long as it takes to learn the truth, but it isn’t long before the pact is broken by all except for Ben, and (much to Ben’s disappointment) Nathaniel, the one kid who just doesn’t seem to fit in.

Together, Nathaniel and Ben will travel farther than anyone has ever gone, down a winding road full of magic, wonder, and unexpected friendship*.

*And a talking bear.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ First Second (June 11, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1626720533
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1626720534
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 – 11 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ GN350L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.54 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.1 x 1.15 x 8.55 inches