Better Nate Than Ever

Better Nate Than Ever

“The Nate series by Tim Federle is a wonderful evocation of what it’s like to be a theater kid. Highly recommended.” –Lin-Manuel Miranda, star and creator of the musical, <i>Hamilton</i><BR> <BR>A <i>New York Times</i> Notable Book of the Year, a <i>Publishers</i><i>’</i> <i>Weekly</i> Best Book of the Year, and a <i>Slate</i> Favorite Book of the Year. A small-town boy hops a bus to New York City to crash an audition for <i>E.T.: The Musical</i>.<BR><BR>Nate Foster has big dreams. His whole life, he’s wanted to star in a Broadway show. (Heck, he’d settle for <I>seeing</I> a Broadway show.) But how is Nate supposed to make his dreams come true when he’s stuck in Jankburg, Pennsylvania, where no one (except his best pal Libby) appreciates a good show tune? With Libby’s help, Nate plans a daring overnight escape to New York. There’s an open casting call for <I>E.T.: The Musical</I>, and Nate knows this could be the difference between small-town blues and big-time stardom.<BR> <BR>Tim Federle’s “hilarious and heartwarming debut novel” (<I >Publishers Weekly</I>) is full of broken curfews, second chances, and the adventure of growing up—because sometimes you have to get four hundred miles from your backyard to finally feel at home.