Books for the Younger Ages

This book is about triumph in a time of need and will have you nearly in tears, or stung by the truancy.

Annabel Greene is now torn after having an abrubt and sudden blowout with her friend, Sophie. She has faced a lot of humiliation for the situation she was put into with Sophie's boyfriend, Will Cash, which ultimately left her friendless. But, the cut is deeper than that... it's what lurks under her heart, what secret she keeps from everyone, that has her silent. Just when it seems impossible to talk to anyone, Owen Armstrong, a boy that no one talks to because they are intimidated by him, appears. A boy that doesn't care what anyone thinks, the one person who get's Annabel to open up. But, in the end, will her openness cost her her secrets?

The reason why I'm recommending this book is because it's told from a very real point of view. Annabel suffers from a lot of different problems, including her blowout, and her sister's problem with an eating disorder. Her family is changed because of all the things happening to her, and her two sisters. This book is really about finding one's self and growth. Growth to become more than you think that you are. It teaches a good lesson.

This book is written by Sarah Dessen, an author who has written many books about finding yourself and the courage to stand up for what you believe in.

If you want to find a book that gives hope, here it is...

Click here to be directed to Sarah Dessen's site.

And, click here to find out more infomation on Sarah Dessen's newest book, Lock and Key.

Thanks!

Chelisa