Editorial Content for Charlie, Presumed Dead
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In Anne Heltzel’s second novel, CHARLIE PRESUMED DEAD, Charlie has died in an airplane crash. His body wasn’t found --- the only evidence is a bloody jacket. Lena and Aubrey are devastated, and go to his funeral in Paris. They both think they are Charlie’s girlfriend --- neither knows about the other. When they find out about Charlie, they don’t want to believe it. When they meet at the funeral, they decide to set off on a journey to find Charlie --- and make him pay. Read More
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In Paris, family and friends gather to mourn the tragic passing of Charlie Price --- young, handsome, charming a world-traveler --- who is presumed dead after an explosion. At the funeral, two teens who are perfect strangers, Lena Whitney and Aubrey Boroughs, make another shocking discovery: They have both been dating Charlie, both think Charlie loved them and them alone and there is a lot they didn’t know about their boyfriend. Over the next week, a mind-bending trip unfolds as the girls go in search of Charlie. Is he still alive? What did their love for him even mean? The truth is out there, but soon it becomes clear that the girls are harboring secrets of their own.
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In Paris, family and friends gather to mourn the tragic passing of Charlie Price --- young, handsome, charming a world-traveler --- who is presumed dead after an explosion. At the funeral, two teens who are perfect strangers, Lena Whitney and Aubrey Boroughs, make another shocking discovery: They have both been dating Charlie, both think Charlie loved them and them alone and there is a lot they didn’t know about their boyfriend. Over the next week, a mind-bending trip unfolds as the girls go in search of Charlie. Is he still alive? What did their love for him even mean? The truth is out there, but soon it becomes clear that the girls are harboring secrets of their own.
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No one knows whom to trust in this thrilling tale of suspense and deception.
Editorial Content for Apple and Rain
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Apple's mom left when she was too young to remember, and Apple has grown up living with her strict Nana. Her dad and his new wife (who strongly dislikes Apple) have just announced to her that they're having a baby. Plus, the popular girls at school take Apple’s best friend, Pilar, away. Apple feels like her life is at an all-time low, but it’s picked back up again when her mother appears out of nowhere and offers for Apple to come live with her. Both Nana and her dad are strongly against this, but Apple is tired of them and makes the decision to go live with her mom. Read More
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When Apple's mother returns after eleven years of absence, Apple feels almost whole again. In order to heal completely, her mother will have to answer one burning question: Why did she abandon her? But just like the stormy Christmas Eve when she left, her mother's homecoming is bittersweet. It is only when Apple meets her younger sister, Rain --- someone more lost than she is --- that she begins to see things for how they really are, allowing Apple to discover something that might help her to feel truly whole again.
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When Apple's mother returns after eleven years of absence, Apple feels almost whole again. In order to heal completely, her mother will have to answer one burning question: Why did she abandon her? But just like the stormy Christmas Eve when she left, her mother's homecoming is bittersweet. It is only when Apple meets her younger sister, Rain --- someone more lost than she is --- that she begins to see things for how they really are, allowing Apple to discover something that might help her to feel truly whole again.
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When Apple's mother returns after eleven years of absence, Apple feels almost whole again. In order to heal completely, her mother will have to answer one burning question: Why did she abandon her? But just like the stormy Christmas Eve when she left, her mother's homecoming is bittersweet. It is only when Apple meets her younger sister, Rain --- someone more lost than she is --- that she begins to see things for how they really are, allowing Apple to discover something that might help her to feel truly whole again.
Editorial Content for Modern Monsters (Entangled Teen)
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MODERN MONSTERS --- a hard-hitting young adult novel that revolves around an incident at a high school party --- is a story no one will ever forget. The main character, Vic, is the quiet guy in school. He has a stutter and isn't confident in himself, and he only knows everyone because of his popular best friend, Brett. Vic is a loner, so when the crime happens at the party, everyone thinks he did it. He has to prove his innocence while finding the real culprit. Read More
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Vic Howard never wanted to go to the party. He's the Invisible Guy at school. But because his best friend is as popular as Vic is ignored, he went…And wished he hadn't. Something happened to Callie Wheeler and her life will never be the same. Plus, now Callie has told the police that Vic is responsible. As the whispers and violence escalate, he becomes determined to clear his name. But as Autumn, (Callie’s best friend) and Vic slowly peel back the layers of what happened at the party, they realize that while the truth can set Vic free, it can also shatter everything he thought he knew about his life...
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Vic Howard never wanted to go to the party. He's the Invisible Guy at school. But because his best friend is as popular as Vic is ignored, he went…And wished he hadn't. Something happened to Callie Wheeler and her life will never be the same. Plus, now Callie has told the police that Vic is responsible. As the whispers and violence escalate, he becomes determined to clear his name. But as Autumn, (Callie’s best friend) and Vic slowly peel back the layers of what happened at the party, they realize that while the truth can set Vic free, it can also shatter everything he thought he knew about his life…
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Vic Howard never wanted to go to the party. He's the Invisible Guy at school, a special kind of hell for quiet, nice guys. But because his best friend is as popular as Vic is ignored, he went…
And wished he hadn't.
Because something happened to a girl that night. Something terrible, unimaginable, and Callie Wheeler's life will never be the same. Plus, now Callie has told the police that Vic is responsible. Suddenly, Invisible Vic is painfully visible, on trial both literally, with the police, and figuratively, with the angry kids at school. As the whispers and violence escalate, he becomes determined to clear his name, even if it means an uneasy alliance with Callie's best friend, the beautiful but aloof Autumn Dixon.
But as Autumn and Vic slowly peel back the layers of what happened at the party, they realize that while the truth can set Vic free, it can also shatter everything he thought he knew about his life...
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EVEN WHEN YOU LIE TO ME by Jessica Alcott is a riveting novel about a proscriptive relationship that has the reader constantly putting themselves into the main character’s shoes. Charlie Porter is finally a senior in high school, hoping to finish the year without any problems and remain invisible. Living in the shadow of her charming, beautiful and effusive best friend Lila makes it easy for Charlie to do what she hopes. However, that changes when she meets Mr. Read More
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Charlie isn’t looking forward to her last year of high school. Another year of living in the shadow of her best friend, Lila. Another year of hiding behind the covers of her favorite novels. Another year of navigating her tense relationship with her mom.But everything changes when she meets her new English teacher. Mr. Drummond is smart, funny and hot. Everyone loves him. And Charlie thinks he’s the only one who gets her.She also thinks she might not be the only one with a crush.
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Charlie isn’t looking forward to her last year of high school. Another year of living in the shadow of her best friend, Lila. Another year of hiding behind the covers of her favorite novels. Another year of navigating her tense relationship with her mom.But everything changes when she meets her new English teacher. Mr. Drummond is smart, funny and hot. Everyone loves him. And Charlie thinks he’s the only one who gets her.She also thinks she might not be the only one with a crush.
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Fans of John Green’s LOOKING FOR ALASKAas well as Lauren Oliver and Sarah Dessen will embrace this provocative debut novel, an exploration of taboo love set against the backdrop of a suburban high school.
Charlie, a senior, isn’t looking forward to her last year of high school. Another year of living in the shadow of her best friend, Lila. Another year of hiding behind the covers of her favorite novels. Another year of navigating her tense relationship with her perfectionist mom.
But everything changes when she meets her new English teacher. Mr. Drummond is smart. Irreverent. Funny. Hot. Everyone loves him. And Charlie thinks he’s the only one who gets her.
She also thinks she might not be the only one with a crush.
In this stunning debut, Jessica Alcott explores relationships --- and their boundaries --- in a way that is both searingly honest and sympathetic.
Editorial Content for A Work in Progress: A Memoir
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A YouTuber and social media star, Connor Franta shares his journey from ordinary Midwestern boy with three siblings to successful celebrity in his memoir A WORK IN PROGRESS. Franta shares his love of art and creativity, as well as his struggles with getting comfortable with his body, identity and sexuality --- and what it was like to put it all on the internet for people to see. Read More
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In this intimate memoir of life beyond the camera, Connor Franta shares the lessons he has learned on his journey from small-town boy to Internet sensation—so far. Here, Connor offers a look at his Midwestern upbringing as one of four children in the home and one of five in the classroom; his struggles with identity, body image and sexuality in his teen years; and his decision to finally pursue his creative and artistic passions in his early twenties.
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In this intimate memoir of life beyond the camera, Connor Franta shares the lessons he has learned on his journey from small-town boy to Internet sensation—so far. Here, Connor offers a look at his Midwestern upbringing as one of four children in the home and one of five in the classroom; his struggles with identity, body image and sexuality in his teen years; and his decision to finally pursue his creative and artistic passions in his early twenties.
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In this intimate memoir of life beyond the camera, Connor Franta shares the lessons he has learned on his journey from small-town boy to Internet sensation—so far. Here, Connor offers a look at his Midwestern upbringing as one of four children in the home and one of five in the classroom; his struggles with identity, body image and sexuality in his teen years; and his decision to finally pursue his creative and artistic passions in his early twenties, setting up his thrilling career as a YouTube personality, philanthropist entrepreneur and tastemaker.
Exploring his past with insight and humor, his present with humility and his future with hope Connor reveals his private struggles while providing heartfelt words of wisdom for young adults. His words will resonate with anyone coming of age in the digital era, but at the core is a timeless message for people of all ages: don’t be afraid to be yourself and to go after what you truly want.
June 9, 2015
The following are lists of books releasing the weeks of June 8th and June 15th that we think will be of interest to Bookreporter.com readers.
Editorial Content for Make It Messy: My Perfectly Imperfect LifeContributorsReviewer (text)Maya B., Teen Board member
MAKE IT MESSY tells the story of chef Marcus Samuelsson, who was born and orphaned in Ethiopia and adopted by a couple in Sweden. As a child, he knew one thing for sure: he wanted to be a professional soccer player. He practiced with every free hour he had and was accepted into Gothenburg Athletics and Sports Association (GAIS). With soccer, he felt that the subject of race wasn’t as prevalent as it was in his school. He loved every second --- until he was kicked out of GAIS. Marcus was too short to continue playing in his prestigious league; he was devastated. Read More TeaserIn this inspirational autobiography, world-famous chef Marcus Samuelsson tells his extraordinary story and encourages young people to embrace their mistakes and follow their dreams. Based on his highly praised adult memoir, YES, CHEF, this young adult edition includes an eight-page black-and-white family photo insert. PromoIn this inspirational autobiography, world-famous chef Marcus Samuelsson tells his extraordinary story and encourages young people to embrace their mistakes and follow their dreams. Based on his highly praised adult memoir, YES, CHEF, this young adult edition includes an eight-page black-and-white family photo insert. About the BookIn this inspirational autobiography, world-famous chef Marcus Samuelsson tells his extraordinary story and encourages young people to embrace their mistakes and follow their dreams. Based on his highly praised adult memoir, YES, CHEF, this young adult edition includes an eight-page black-and-white family photo insert. Marcus Samuelsson’s life and his journey to the top of the food world have been anything but typical. Orphaned in Ethiopia, he was adopted by a loving couple in Sweden, where his new grandmother taught him to cook and inspired in him a lifelong passion for food. In time, that passion would lead him to train and cook in some of the finest, most demanding kitchens in Europe. Samuelsson’s talent and ambition eventually led him to fulfill his dream of opening his own restaurant in New York City: Red Rooster Harlem, a highly acclaimed, multicultural dining room, where presidents rub elbows with jazz musicians, aspiring artists and bus drivers. A place where anyone can feel at home. Fall Preview RGG (20SR)Links to http://www.readinggroupguides.com/features/special-feature/great-book-club-picks-for-fallwinter-2015.
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