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After his mother is arrested for a hit-and-run accident, sixteen-year-old Carl is sent to live with straight-laced, clean-living relatives who make Carl want to run away despite their obvious care for him. Reprint.
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Praise for Up Country...
"A strong central character...a well-placed, believable plot."--School Library Journal"Carl's...turnabout is convincing enough to sustain the story's power."--Booklist
"Gripping, satisfying, and heart-wrenching--another winner from a talented writer."--Voya
"A powerful story, memorably told."--Kirkus ReviewsAbout the Author
Alden R. Carter (www.aldencarter.com) is an award-winning author of nine novels, twenty books of nonfiction, and six picture books. His books for young adults include ALA Best Books for Young Adults Bull Catcher and Between a Rock and a Hard Place. Mr. Carter lives with his family in Wisconsin.
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Paperback. Condition: New. When his mom is arrested for a hit-and-run accident, sixteen-year-old Carl is sent to live with straight-laced, clean-living relatives. All Carl wants to do is run away. But it's not that easy to run from people who really care. Seller Inventory # 9780590436380