The View from the Very Best House in Town

Part thriller, part friendship story, part real estate listing, this witty and inventive debut explores the nature of friendship and home.

Sam and Asha. Asha and Sam. Their friendship is so long established, they take it for granted. Just as Asha takes for granted that Donnybrooke, the mansion that sits on the highest hill in Coreville, is the best house in town. But when Sam is accepted into snobbish Castleton Academy as an autistic “Miracle Boy,” he leaves Asha, who is also autistic, to navigate middle school alone. He also leaves her wondering if she can take anything for granted anymore. Because soon Sam is spending time with Prestyn, Asha’s nemesis, whose family owns Donnybrooke and, since a housewarming party gone wrong, has forbidden Asha to set foot inside. Who is Asha without Sam? And who will she be when it becomes clear that Prestyn’s interest in her friend isn’t so friendly? Told from the points of view of Asha, Sam, and Donnybrooke itself, this suspenseful and highly original debut explores issues of ableism and classism as it delves into the mysteries of what makes a person a friend and a house a home.

 
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# of Pages: 256

Book Binding: Hardcover

Year of Publication: 2022

Publisher: Walker Books US

Language: en

ISBN: 9781536219241

Meera Trehan is an accomplished author and storyteller known for her vivid and evocative writing style. Born and raised in a small town in India, she developed a love for literature at a young age and pursued her passion by studying English literature in college. After completing her education, she embarked on a journey to explore different cultures and perspectives, which inspired her to write about the universal human experience. Meera's writing has been praised for its rich imagery and emotional depth, and she continues to captivate readers with her unique voice and compelling storytelling. When she's not writing, Meera enjoys travelling, cooking, and spending time with her family.