Chad Lucas is a writer, communications professional and author of books for children and young adults.

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You Owe Me One, Universe

Brian and Ezra’s story continues in the moving sequel to Thanks a Lot, Universe, which New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone called “a glorious ode to the beauty of preteen friendship.”

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The Vanished Ones

From award-winning author Chad Lucas comes an enthralling new story about a strange island where boys go missing—and the two boys intent on uncovering the truth.

About Chad

CHAD LUCAS has been in love with words since he attempted his first novel on a typewriter in the sixth grade. He has worked as a journalist, communications director, freelance writer and parenting columnist. His debut middle grade novel, THANKS A LOT, UNIVERSE won the Ann Connor Brimer Award for Atlantic Canadian Children’s Literature and was named a best middle grade book of 2021 by the School Library Journal, New York Public Library, and Canadian Children’s Book Centre. His second book, LET THE MONSTER OUT, was shortlisted for a Red Maple Award and the Manitoba Young Readers’ Choice Awards. His newest release, YOU OWE ME ONE, UNIVERSE, is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection.  Look for his fourth novel, THE VANISHED ONES, coming in January 2025.

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