A stunning story about a teenage boy grappling with grief who tries adventure therapy and changes his life forever, perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and John Green
'Raw, propulsive and unforgettable.' Josh Silver, bestselling author of HappyHead
Case's anxiety has been spiralling. His brother, Sean, was the only person who truly got him and now he's gone. So when his parents suggest adventure therapy, Case is desperate enough to agree. But as he boards the coach, he sees the one person he's been trying to avoid: Diana. Sean's girlfriend.
Together, the group of strangers set off into the wilderness. While Case confronts his feelings for Diana, the disappearance of their guide soon turns the trip into a fight for survival.
If they can find a way to make it back home, it will change their lives forever.
'This novel of uncommon depth and astounding empathy will take you on a powerful and hopeful adventure into the human heart that will leave you breathless.' Abdi Nazemian, award-winning author of Like a Love Story
| ISBN: | 9781836433002 |
| Publication date: | 2nd July 2026 |
| Author: | Peter Bognanni |
| Publisher: | Rock the Boat an imprint of Oneworld Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 341 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories Young Adult Fiction |
A stunning story about a teenage boy grappling with grief who tries adventure therapy and changes his life forever, perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and John Green
'Raw, propulsive and unforgettable.' Josh Silver, bestselling author of HappyHead
Case's anxiety has been spiralling. His brother, Sean, was the only person who truly got him and now he's gone. So when his parents suggest adventure therapy, Case is desperate enough to agree. But as he boards the coach, he sees the one person he's been trying to avoid: Diana. Sean's girlfriend.
Together, the group of strangers set off into the wilderness. While Case confronts his feelings for Diana, the disappearance of their guide soon turns the trip into a fight for survival.
If they can find a way to make it back home, it will change their lives forever.
'This novel of uncommon depth and astounding empathy will take you on a powerful and hopeful adventure into the human heart that will leave you breathless.' Abdi Nazemian, award-winning author of Like a Love Story
How to Lose Yourself Completely features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories, Young Adult Fiction
How to Lose Yourself Completely is available in Paperback
How to Lose Yourself Completely was written by Peter Bognanni and published by Rock the Boat an imprint of Oneworld Publications
How to Lose Yourself Completely has 341 pages
£8.99