{"product_id":"some-species-of-outsider-ness-9781961841352","title":"Some Species of Outsider-ness","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Grey | Paige Peterson\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Shady Oak Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Shady Oak Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome Species of Outsider-ness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy Angela Grey \u0026amp; Paige Peterson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTagline: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTwo teens on the margins. One dangerous truth that could cost them everything.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePiper has never fit the mold. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, she's spent most of her young life being whispered about, sidelined, or dismissed. Slater knows the feeling too well. Still recovering from Guillain-Barr� Syndrome, he carries the scars of a body that betrayed him-and classmates who never let him forget it. When they meet, an unlikely friendship forms between two outsiders who refuse to stay invisible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the quiet corners where they've found belonging don't last. A sinister pattern emerges in their small town: kids vanish, rumors swirl, and the trail points to a glittering local casino hiding something darker than anyone dares to admit. Piper's instincts tell her to run, while Slater's need to prove himself pulls him deeper into the shadows. Together, they uncover evidence of a human trafficking ring operating in plain sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExposing the truth could save lives-but it will also make them targets. In a world that has already labeled them as broken, Piper and Slater must decide if they're willing to risk everything to protect those who can't fight back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome Species of Outsider-ness\u003c\/strong\u003e is a raw and gripping young adult novel that blends the urgency of a thriller with the heart of a coming-of-age story. It confronts stigma, resilience, and the power of unlikely alliances in the face of danger-reminding us that sometimes the greatest strength comes from standing together, even on the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Themes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMental health, disability, and resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBullying and the power of outsider identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuman trafficking and hidden dangers in everyday places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFound family, courage, and speaking truth to power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor readers of: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSpeak\u003c\/em\u003e by Laurie Halse Anderson and \u003cem\u003eSadie\u003c\/em\u003e by Courtney Summers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46321039769751,"sku":"9781961841352","price":1859.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781961841352.webp?v=1768689741","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/some-species-of-outsider-ness-9781961841352","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}