Summary
A teen embarks on the road trip of a lifetime in this authentic, beautifully written debut novel that Judy Blume says is “sure to appeal to both teens and adults.”
Lemon grew up with Stella, a single mom who wasn’t exactly maternal. Stella always had a drink in her hand and a new boyfriend every few months, and when things got out of hand, she would whisk Lemon off to a new town for a fresh beginning. Now, just as they are moving yet again, Lemon discovers that she is pregnant from a …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781442429215 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1442429216 |
| Author: | Kristen-Paige Madonia |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 1 June 2013 |
| Weight: | 238g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm x 18mm |
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Critics Review
“The characters are complex, fully drawn people who make mistakes, change, grow, and remain likable through it all.”
“Kristen-Paige Madonia is a remarkable young novelist. Her writing is luminous, her voice original, and the journey she takes us on, compelling. From the first page she pulls the reader into a world of authentic characters we’ve never met before, characters living real and complicated lives, and she doesn’t let go. Sure to appeal to both teens and adults who will want to read it again, just as I did. What a thrill to discover this talented writer.”–Judy Blume
“Lemon’s thoughts, actions and feelings are palpable, and we are tugged along with her on her journey to find out who she is–and how much the imprints of those in her past and present will affect her future. Beautiful prose and a heartfelt story.”–Kathryn Erskine, National Book Award-winning author of Mockingbird
“A character-driven…a well-written and thought-provoking debut.”
“A strong first novel, Madonia’s coming-of-age tale reveals both flawed and compassionate characters.”
“Beautifully told.”
“Debut novelist Madonia offers an intimate reflection on the meaning of family…[a] thoughtful story about finding an identity and a home.”
“Readers will appreciate the candidness of the writing. This compelling debut novel is sure to appeal.”
“The characters are complex, fully drawn people who make mistakes, change, grow, and remain likable through it all.”
“Beautifully told.”–“Kirkus Reviews”
About The Author
Kristen-Paige Madonia
Kristen-Paige Madonia is the author of Fingerprints of You, and her short fiction has been published in the Greensboro Review, The New Orleans Review, American Fiction, and Five Chapters. She holds an MFA from California State University, Long Beach, and now lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, with her husband and son. She teaches creative writing at the University of Nebraska, Omaha MFA program, the University of Virginia, and James Madison University.
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