Where Things Come BackWhere Things Come Back is a Young [adult literature|young adult] novel by John [Corey Whaley], published by Atheneum Books in 2011. It was awarded the Michael L. [Printz Award] and the William C. [Morris Award] in 2012.ReceptionAbby O'Reilly of The Guardian praised the cover and called the book "such a unique read" and "accessible and fast paced". Angela Yuen of The Rumpus describes the book as "human" and "vulnerable" and calls it "tinged with absurdity and humor".