The Long Wait for Tomorrow

By Dorfman, Joaquin

Publishers Summary:
Freaky Friday for the 21st century . .Joaquin Dorfman is back with another smart novel that pushes the envelope of literary fiction, examining identity, high school roles, and even the high-blown concept of destiny through a cool science-fiction lens. What if, in a Freaky Friday moment, a wise and humble 40-year-old man woke one morning to find himself transported back in time, into his body more than 20 years before, when he was the popular, entitled, and arrogant quarterback of the school football team? Could the man do anything to stop a tragedy initiated by the cruel actions of the boy, or is fate too strong a force? It’s the small-town football worship of Friday Night Lights with a dark and unsettling Donnie Darko twist.Praise for Playing It Cool:* “A sophisticated mystery/romance/coming-of-age story full of red herrings and elaborate schemes.”—School Library Journal, Starred

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ISBN
978-0-37584-694-6
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on December 1, 2009

Gr 8-Up Patrick, sidekick to star quarterback Kelly, learns that destiny is not immutable when his buddy awakes one morning a different person than the entitled, self-absorbed jock he's always been. Kelly, it seems, has come back through time from his future 40-year-old body to his 18-year-old self in suburban Arizona. He intends to prevent a tragedy caused by his arrogant younger se...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2009

Star high school quarterback Kelly reveals to his best friend and girlfriend that he is actually an old...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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