Comfort - Couverture rigide

Dean, Carolee

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0618138463 ISBN 13 : 9780618138463

Editeur : HMH Books for Young Readers, 2002

Synopsis

Nothing ever happened here. Nothing ever would.

Fifteen-year-old Kenny Wilson wants nothing more than to get out of Comfort, Texas—fast. Only three things stand in his way: getting enough money together, convincing Cindy Blackwell to go with him, and escaping the clawlike grip of his mother.
Amidst these problems, Kenny must also contend with tumultuous feelings about his alcoholic father (newly released from prison) and his growing guilt over leaving his baby brother behind in a wake of dysfunction. But as life at home becomes even more unbearable and threatens to destroy his plans, he is determined not to lose his dreams to a lifetime of waiting tables in his mama’s rundown café. Propelled by desire and despair, Kenny discovers the power of words and how they can change lives in ways he never dared to hope for. He comes to realize that there’s a time to stop running and take a stand.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Nothing ever happened here. Nothing ever would.

Fifteen-year-old Kenny Wilson wants nothing more than to get out of Comfort, Texas—fast. Only three things stand in his way: getting enough money together, convincing Cindy Blackwell to go with him, and escaping the clawlike grip of his mother.
Amidst these problems, Kenny must also contend with tumultuous feelings about his alcoholic father (newly released from prison) and his growing guilt over leaving his baby brother behind in a wake of dysfunction. But as life at home becomes even more unbearable and threatens to destroy his plans, he is determined not to lose his dreams to a lifetime of waiting tables in his mama’s rundown café. Propelled by desire and despair, Kenny discovers the power of words and how they can change lives in ways he never dared to hope for. He comes to realize that there’s a time to stop running and take a stand.

Revue de presse

"Dean has superbly woven poets and poetry into the teen's story. Outstanding writing, strong characterization and plot development, and good background information make this title rise above many other recent genre entries." School Library Journal, Starred

"Reminiscent of S. E. Hinton's The Outsiders, this novel poignantly portrays the life of a good kid with rotten parents who are so engrossed in their own problems that their children become emotional orphans." --VOYA VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates)

"Readers who crave independence and a way to break destructive family cycles will take interest, as will fans of poetry and poetry slams." --Kirkus Reviews Kirkus Reviews

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: HMH Books for Young Readers
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0618138463
• ISBN 13: 9780618138463
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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