Jeff Zentner
Jeff Zentner is an American author known for his young adult novels, including 'The Serpent King' and 'Goodbye Days'. He is recognized for his poignant storytelling and exploration of themes such as friendship, loss, and resilience.
Books
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1. Sunrise Nights
"Sunrise Nights" follows the story of Jude and Florence, two young artists who meet during the final night of their summer arts camp. Jude, a passionate photographer, finds solace behind the lens amidst the chaos of his life. Florence, a talented dancer, grapples with the reality of a degenerative eye condition that threatens her future in dance. As they connect during the camp's closing celebration, they make a pact to avoid contact for a year after the event. Over the span of three such nights, the story explores their evolving relationship and self-discovery, as they navigate personal challenges and the possibility of a deeper bond.
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2. Caboto
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3. Dotyk
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4. Goodbye Days
A teenage musician is left reeling after a single moment behind the wheel destroys his world: three of his best friends are killed and he must face public outrage, private guilt, and the consequences of that night. Determined to reckon with what happened, he arranges to spend a day with each of the victims’ families—an effort to apologize and say goodbye—that forces him to confront grief, forgiveness, identity, and the messy path toward healing, including unexpected connections and the possibility of redemption.
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5. Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee
Two fiercely loyal teenage friends in a small Southern town run a late‑night movie show as a refuge and shared dream, but when long-buried secrets, family pressures, and the realities of adulthood begin to intrude, their close bond and plans for the future are tested. The story follows their attempts to hold onto the magic of their friendship and the films that bind them while confronting grief, responsibility, and the difficult choices that come with growing up.
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