Safekeeping: A Novel of Tomorrow - Softcover

HESSE, KAREN

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1250068177 ISBN 13: 9781250068170

Publisher: Square Fish, 2016

Synopsis

Radley's parents warned her that all hell would break loose if the American People's Party took power. The news is filled with images of vigilante groups, frenzied looting, and police raids. It seems as if all hell has broken loose. Coming back from volunteering abroad, Radley just wants to get home to Vermont. When her plane lands in New Hampshire, her parents, who always come, day or night, no matter when or where she lands-aren't there. Her cell phone is dead, her credit cards are worthless, and she doesn't have the proper travel papers to cross state lines. Out of options, Radley starts walking. This is a vision of a future America that only Karen Hesse could write: real, gripping, and deeply personal.

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Review:

"A masterfully written powerhouse of a book."--"School Library Journal", starred

."..what stands out most is Trinket's clear voice and loving heart, both of which will endear her to readers."--"Kirkus", starred "A masterfully written powerhouse of a book."--"School Library Journal", starred

"Hesse offers some of her best in lavish descriptions of nature and mood..."--"Kirkus""" "Hesse (Brooklyn Bridge) beautifully captures the changing landscape of a journey..."--"Publishers Weekly" "A masterfully written powerhouse of a book."--"School Library Journal", starred

"The realistic treatment of the experiences of ordinary people in suddenly harsh circumstances makes for an absorbing character study, and the tale is suffused with an understated sadness and a vivid sense of place."--"BCCB" "Hesse offers some of her best in lavish descriptions of nature and mood..."--"Kirkus""" "Hesse (Brooklyn Bridge) beautifully captures the changing landscape of a journey..."--"Publishers Weekly" "A masterfully written powerhouse of a book."--"School Library Journal", starred "Mature high school students will especially appreciate this book, perhaps as they embark on the next step in their journey of life." -- VOYA

The realistic treatment of the experiences of ordinary people in suddenly harsh circumstances makes for an absorbing character study, and the tale is suffused with an understated sadness and a vivid sense of place. "BCCB"

Hesse offers some of her best in lavish descriptions of nature and mood "Kirkus"

Hesse (Brooklyn Bridge) beautifully captures the changing landscape of a journey "Publishers Weekly"

A masterfully written powerhouse of a book. "School Library Journal, starred"

Mature high school students will especially appreciate this book, perhaps as they embark on the next step in their journey of life. "VOYA""

The realistic treatment of the experiences of ordinary people in suddenly harsh circumstances makes for an absorbing character study, and the tale is suffused with an understated sadness and a vivid sense of place. BCCB

Hesse offers some of her best in lavish descriptions of nature and mood Kirkus

Hesse (Brooklyn Bridge) beautifully captures the changing landscape of a journey Publishers Weekly

A masterfully written powerhouse of a book. School Library Journal, starred

Mature high school students will especially appreciate this book, perhaps as they embark on the next step in their journey of life. VOYA

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"The realistic treatment of the experiences of ordinary people in suddenly harsh circumstances makes for an absorbing character study, and the tale is suffused with an understated sadness and a vivid sense of place." --BCCB

"Hesse offers some of her best in lavish descriptions of nature and mood..." --Kirkus

"Hesse (Brooklyn Bridge) beautifully captures the changing landscape of a journey..." --Publishers Weekly

"A masterfully written powerhouse of a book." --School Library Journal, starred

"Mature high school students will especially appreciate this book, perhaps as they embark on the next step in their journey of life." --VOYA

About the Author:

KAREN HESSE is the winner of the MacArthur Genius Award, and the acclaimed author of more than twenty books for children, including Brooklyn Bridge and Out of the Dust, a Newbery Medal Winner. She has received numerous honors for her writing. She lives in Brattleboro, Vermont.

About this edition

• Publisher: Square Fish
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1250068177
• ISBN 13: 9781250068170
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 190