 | Run away with me Author: Selznick, Brian | |
| Price: $18.74 | ||
Summary:
Danny, who habitually spends his summers in Rome, finds things are different this summer there when he encounters and falls in love with Angelo.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (02/15/25)
School Library Journal (+) (04/01/25)
Booklist (+) (12/01/25)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (+) (00/05/25)
The Hornbook (+) (00/05/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 03/01/2025 *Starred Review* Selznick’s venture into YA is a welcome addition to his acclaimed collection of works; once again, he demonstrates a knack for weaving together multiple stories, mysteries, and magnificent illustration, both literal and figurative. It’s the summer of 1986, and the book opens with Selznick’s recognizable crosshatched black-and-white artwork, depicting surprisingly empty streets in the city of Rome and many wondrous (and soon-to-be relevant) landmarks of the ancient city. Danny, a 16-year-old American, finds a map after feeling called to a statue filled with notes, missives, and other paper bits, which leads him to another boy his age, Angelo (who planted the map for Danny, of course). Angelo, enigmatic in character and gifted with words, pulls Danny into the wonders of Rome, and a sweet romance blossoms between them. Now, what Danny thought was going to be a lonesome summer while his mother completes her book-preservation work and he wanders the city instead becomes one filled with joy and wonder that he’ll reflect on for the rest of his life. Selznick meticulously weaves in cultural elements of the city, ancient and recent history, and mystery with his characteristic finesse, pulling together a tale not just of young love but of old romances, the power of a good story, and the lasting impact of what we leave behind. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
