"Hi, I'm Rae. I'm new here." I've said those words more times than I can count. My mom and I move a lot, and this is my usual introduction at school and in the neighborhood. After I've said it, I know someone will take pity and show me around, usually one of those girls who like to take charge of situations. I adapt well, so I fit in anywhere, but I don't dig in too deep because we never stay longer than a year or so. If I've learned anything, it's to not get too attached. Fifteen-year-old Rae Maddox's mom, Gina, is a big fan of fresh starts. Gina thinks of them as an adventure, but for Rae, each move is just one more friend lost, one more chance to feel like an outsider. But when they arrive in Wisconsin, Gina promises to stay put until Rae graduates. Cautiously optimistic, she wades into the social whirl at Whitman High School, making a few friends and even earning a chance at love. But when the vice principal pairs her with fellow newbie Allison Daly, Rae's tentative happiness is jeopardized. It seems Allison was orphaned after her parents died in a suspicious house fire, leaving their daughter to bounce between relatives' homes. When a sleepover at Rae's house goes terribly wrong, Rae sees a troubling side of Allison-and learns a few secrets about her own mother in the process. Suddenly Rae is at risk of losing everything and everyone she cares about-unless she steps up and takes charge of her life once and for all.
Life On Hold
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Karen McQuestion has had literary aspirations since the third grade, when her teacher read her short story out loud to the rest of the class as an example of a job well done. She has been writing ever since. She lives in Hartland, Wisconsin, with her husband and their three children.
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Excellent book - a Must Read for all ages
24. Februar 2010
Von Stacy L. Daniels
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Life on Hold is a moving story of understanding, empathy, and maturity as 15-year old Rae and her nomadic mother both have some growing up to do. Forced to move to a new place almost every year, Rae desperately wants roots, a sense of family, and a place to belong. Although she tries to make herself invisible and stay out of trouble, two seemingly insignificant incidents lead to her being paired with a troubled new student. As Rae reluctantly shows Allison around the school and introduces her to her two friends, she really just wants to finish this duty and go back to her normal routine, but Allison's stories don't add up and Rae is curious to discover the truth of Allison's traumatic past. Rae and her mother reach out to Allison and try to help her to heal and Rae finally allows herself to both be a good friend and to open up more to others. Helping Allison also enables Rae and her mother to face some long-lasting problems in their relationship and to reach a new understanding of one another. Great character development and growth, realistic dialogue, and a touching storyline. Highly recommend!
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A BEAUTIFUL COMING OF AGE STORY
21. Januar 2010
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This was a beautiful coming of age story about Rae, a young girl that decides she is tired of a life of being shuffled around at the whim of her flaky mother from small town to small town all over the country, never laying down permanent roots. She allows herself to form more lasting friendships and even a romance as she decides that this time things will be different.
This is a beautiful and engaging story about realizing what is important in life and following your heart. Well written and enjoyable!! Karen McQuestion is undoubtly one of the best new authors around!!!!!!!!
This is a beautiful and engaging story about realizing what is important in life and following your heart. Well written and enjoyable!! Karen McQuestion is undoubtly one of the best new authors around!!!!!!!!
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A great story for all ages
10. Dezember 2009
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This is another great book by the Author. All of her books are great if you love a good story about everyday life with great characters, and her newest is no different. This particular story would be great for the highschool age on up. I wish there had been more stories like this back when I was younger. I love her character of Rae and how empowered she made her. I bought the Kindle version and the formatting was great. I can't wait for more of her books, they have become a must read for me.
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