A charming and heartfelt novel about a girlhelping her grandmother unravel an old family secret that leads to adventure and love over one unforgettable summer.
A charming and heartfelt novel about a girlhelping her grandmother unravel an old family secret that leads to adventure and love over one unforgettable summer.
Fifteen-year-old Hailey Rogers is sure her summer is ruined when her parents tell her she has to spend a few days a week, every week, helping her grandmother, Gigi. Although Gigi only lives across town, Hailey never sees her and knows little about her. But Gigi is full of surprises-and family secrets. Throw in the gorgeous boy down the street, and Hailey's ruined summer might just be the best of her life.
Then tragedy strikes, lies are uncovered, and Hailey's life suddenly falls apart. After unearthing clues in an old letter written by her great-grandfather, she takes off on a road trip to solve the family mystery with the only person she can trust. In a forgotten Texas town, the past and the present collide-and Hailey is forced to choose what she truly values in life.
“" Hello, Goodbye is a moving, heartfelt story about life-altering family secrets, confronting the past, and the healing power of human connection. This story will stay in your heart long after the last page." --Robin Reul, author of Where the Road Leads Us and My Kind of Crazy”
“Well-written and engaging, this story has an authentic voice. . .”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Stollenwerck’s heartfelt debut . . . utilizes accessible language, tender intergenerational bonds, and a steady pace to thoughtfully unfurl one teen’s family history.”
—Publishers Weekly
“This coming of age book has a little something for everyone: romance,mystery, history, family relationships and most important, the power oflove.”
—Youth Services Book Review, Starred review“Hello, Goodbye is a moving, heartfelt story about life-altering family secrets, confronting the past, and the healing power of human connection. This story will stay in your heart long after the last page.”
—Robin Reul, author of Where the Road Leads Us and My Kind of CrazyKate Stollenwerck is an attorney turned author. A fifth-generation Texan, she graduated from Northwestern University and the University of Texas at Austin School of Law. She now lives in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida with her husband, three children, and a crazy cat.
--Sizable target market: Huge cross-over appeal to a female adult audience due to the strong multi-generational storyline, especially the grandparent/grandchild relationship; this title will appeal to a much larger audience than just teen girls. This novel combines a mystery with romance, two genres that are the most popular in the US and collectively account for over $1.5 billion in sales each year. Teens are crazy for the current hit TV show Outer Banks , and this novel touches on several of the same themes: teenagers in a contemporary setting dealing with unsolved mysteries, romance, family issues, and friendship.
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