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Description
After Emily's aunt dies, Emily learns that everything she has always believed is a lie, and her world crumbles.
Forced to face the fact that her mother is not who she thought she was, Emily tries to find the truth about her past and make sense of her future. Turning to graffiti and vandalism as a way to deal with her anger, she comes to realize that there is more to a family than shared DNA.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! Available in Spanish as El blanco.
Contributor Notes
Sarah N. Harvey is an editor and the author of Puppies on Board, a picture book. Bull’s Eye, her first Soundings novel, was written between Ping-Pong games. Sarah lives in Victoria, British Columbia.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 12 to 18
- Grade:
- 8 to 12
- Reading age:
- 12 to 18
Awards
- Long-listed, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Quick Picks
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection
- Commended, Pennsylvania School Librarians Association (PSLA) Top Forty
Editorial Reviews
"This contemporary theme in less than 100 pages with eye catching cover art will appeal to teenage reluctant readers."
— Puget Sound Council for Reviewing Children's Media
"The interest level is high and the reading level is easier than many books written for the intended audience, so it's a good choice for reluctant readers."
— KLIATT
"Harvey has written a fast-paced and interesting novel."
— Resource Links
"Very good and an easy read...I recommend it."
— TeensReadToo.com
"Employs the first-person, present-tense narrative to good effect. Recommended."
— CM Magazine
"With short chapters geared toward reluctant teen readers, this fast-paced text offers unflinching coverage of hot-button topics such as suicide and teen pregnancy."
— The Horn Book Guide
