Between the Notes - Hardcover

Roat, Sharon Huss

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062291726 ISBN 13: 9780062291721

Publisher: Harperteen, 2015

Synopsis

After Ivy is forced to move to "the wrong side of the tracks" due to economic hard times, she discovers that not everything--or everyone--is what they seem, even herself. Fans of Jenny Han and Sarah Dessen will love this funny, poignant, and relatable story.When Ivy Emerson's family loses their house--complete with her beloved piano--the fear of what's to come seizes her like a bad case of stage fright. Forced to give up her allowance, her cell phone, and the window seat in her lilac-colored bedroom, Ivy moves with her family from her affluent neighborhood to Lakeside, aka "the wrong side of the tracks." Hiding the truth from her friends--and the cute new guy in school, who may have secrets of his own--seems like a good idea at first. But when the bad-boy-next door threatens to ruin everything, Ivy's carefully crafted lies begin to unravel . . . and there is no way to stop them.Once things get to the breaking point, Ivy turns to her music, some surprising new friends, and the trusting heart of her disabled little brother. And she may be surprised that not everyone is who she thought they were . . . including herself.

About this title

Review:

"This demonstrates that between the lines resides truth about perception, others, and most importantly oneself."--Kirkus Reviews

"Teens will find a true champion in Ivy"--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

"When it comes to heart and finding home, this novel hits the right notes."--Booklist

"Sweet and satisfying debut."--The Horn Book

From the Back Cover:

When Ivy Emerson's family loses their house--complete with her beloved piano--the fear of what's to come seizes her like a bad case of stage fright. Only this isn't one of her single, terrifying performances. It's her life.

And it isn't pretty.

Ivy is forced to move with her family out of their affluent neighborhood to Lakeside, also known as "the wrong side of the tracks." Hiding the truth from her friends--and the cute new guy in school, who may have secrets of his own--seems like a good idea at first. But when a bad boy next door threatens to ruin everything, Ivy's carefully crafted lies begin to unravel . . . and there is no way to stop them.

As things reach the breaking point, Ivy turns to her music, some unlikely new friends, and the trusting heart of her disabled little brother. And she may be surprised that not everyone is who she thought they were . . . including herself.

Debut author Sharon Huss Roat crafts a charming and timely story of what happens when life as you know it flips completely upside down.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harperteen
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0062291726
• ISBN 13: 9780062291721
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 400