When Haru Was Here - Dustin Thao

When Haru Was Here

By: Dustin Thao

Paperback | 10 September 2024

At a Glance

Paperback


RRP $26.99

$23.90

11%OFF

or 4 interest-free payments of $5.97 with

Aims to ship in 7 to 10 business days

A novel about loneliness, complicated friendships, and what it means to let go by the bestselling author of You've Reached Sam.

After the death of his best friend, Eric Ly creates imaginary scenarios in his head to deal with his grief. Until one of them becomes real and Haru Tanala, a boy he met last summer in Japan, comes back into his life.

In a magical turn of events, Eric suddenly has someone to connect with, making him feel less alone in the world. But as they spend more and more time together, he begins to question what is real. When he starts losing control of the very thing that is holding him together, Eric must finally confront his reality.

Even if it means losing Haru forever.

Praise for When Haru was Here

'Another heart-wrenching, stunning exploration of love and loss from Dustin Thao . . . Filled with raw emotions, relatable moments, and a touch of enchantment, prepare to have your heart broken and mended by the time the story is over.' Alex Aster

'When Haru Was Here is a mind-bending, gut-punching, heart-healing portrait of grief. It's magical how Dustin Thao can make you fall in love with having your heart broken.' Adam Silvera

About the Author

Dustin Thao is a Vietnamese-American writer based in New York City. He graduated from Amherst College with a B.A. in Political Science, and he is currently in a PhD program at Northwestern University. He writes contemporary young adult fiction and is the author of the instant New York Times bestseller, You've Reached Sam. When Haru Was Here is his second YA novel.

More in Relationship Stories for Children & Teenagers

Tenderly, I Am Devoured - Lyndall Clipstone

RRP $19.99

$18.25

Of Flame and Fury - Mikayla Bridge

RRP $26.99

$19.95

26%
OFF
Sonny & Tess - Nova Weetman

Paperback

RRP $16.99

$15.80

Twilight : Twilight Saga: Book 1 - Stephenie Meyer

RRP $24.99

$21.75

13%
OFF
The Howl's Moving Castle The Trilogy Box Set - Diana Wynne Jones

RRP $49.99

$38.75

22%
OFF
We'll Always Have Summer : Summer - Jenny Han

RRP $19.99

$18.25

Entirely Emmie : Emmie & Friends - Terri Libenson

SIGNED COPY

RRP $17.99

$12.00

33%
OFF
Fearful : A Powerless Story - Lauren Roberts

RRP $22.99

$16.00

30%
OFF
My Life with the Walter Boys - Ali Novak

RRP $19.99

$18.25

Wandering Wild - Lynette Noni

SIGNED COPY

RRP $27.99

$21.35

24%
OFF
Invisible Boys - Holden Sheppard

RRP $22.99

$20.35

11%
OFF
Find Me : The Shatter Me Novellas - Shadow Me & Reveal Me - Tahereh Mafi
The Scarecrows' Wedding: 10th Anniversary Edition - Julia Donaldson
Heir of Storms : Storm Weaver - Lauryn Hamilton Murray

RRP $19.99

$18.25

The Wild Robot Protects : Wild Robot: 3 - Peter Brown

RRP $16.99

$15.80