After the scandal of her mother's affair, Mclean and her dad chose life on the road. But since losing her family and home, Mclean has lost herself too; she's been Eliza, then Lizbet, then Beth - changing her name as often as she changes towns.
Sarah Dessen is one of America's most successful writers of teenage fiction. Her books have won various awards, with Lock and Key reaching #1 in The New York Times bestseller list. Sarah lives in the countryside in North Carolina with her husband, daughter, some lizards and two very spoilt dogs.
Such is the magic of Sarah Dessen's books; [that] they stay with
you long after you've finished them, because it is so easy to fall
in love with her characters.
*amazon.co.uk*
(Acclaim for Lock and Key) 'A compelling story and beautifully
written'
*Time Out*
Gr 8 Up-After her parents' very public and celebrity tinged divorce in a town where everyone knew her family, Mclean chose to live with her dad, who travels frequently to evaluate struggling restaurants. Wanting to leave the nasty memories behind her, the high school senior creates a new identity for herself with every move and new town, never having to fully reveal herself or her history, and never really having to say goodbye. But the latest town is different, and the Mclean begins to feel connected to places and friends. The rawness of what this means and the memories it brings back to the surface are difficult to deal with. Besides having to confront her true self, she also has to face spending time with her mother and her new family. Juggling all of those conflicting emotions and finally beginning to feel like she belongs brings with it changes she never expected. Narrator Meredith Hagner quickly draws listeners into McLean's ever-changing life, and gives all the characters distinct personalities. She audibly transforms the teenager from a girl who uses order and simplicity to control her feelings into one who begins to allow herself to feel connected to others. Sarah Dessen's story (Viking, 2011) will leave listeners reflecting on their own connections to and with others.-Stephanie A. Squicciarini, Fairport Public, NY (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Such is the magic of Sarah Dessen's books; [that] they stay with
you long after you've finished them, because it is so easy to fall
in love with her characters. * amazon.co.uk *
(Acclaim for Lock and Key) 'A compelling story and
beautifully written' * Time Out *
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