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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Before, After, and Somebody in Betweenby Jeannine Garsee
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:One hour into her first day of tenth grade, Martha Kowalski knows she’s really in trouble. The school bully, Chardonnay, has already threatened her life—and at home, things are even worse. Martha’s mom, fresh out of rehab, is shacking up with a total jerk in a run-down two-family in the ghetto. More than anything she’s ever wanted, Martha wants to play the cello. But even music becomes a danger—because nothing is what it seems in this place. With her mother’s willpower dissolving, Martha watches helplessly as her own dreams slip farther away. But in an exhilarating twist that would stun even Cinderella, everything changes. A wealthy lawyer invites her into his family’s home, and Martha is given a chance to start over. The warm, caring Brinkmans treat Martha like one of the family, and even though it feels so right, she knows they can’t be as perfect as they seem. And she knows this fairy tale can’t last forever . . . Synopsis:One hour into her first day of tenth grade, the school bully has already threatened Martha Kowalski. At home, things are even worse. More than anything, Martha wants to play the cello. But even music becomes dangerous to her health--because nothing is what it seems in this place.
About the AuthorJeannine Garsee began writing even before she learned to read, drawing pictures in sequence until they told a story. Once she learned to write, she added captions; she eventually gave up drawing when she received a typewriter for her thirteenth birthday. An avid people watcher, Garsee says she gets her ideas everywhere. About her writing, she says, “Everything and everyone around me has the potential to become part of the story.” Her work as a nurse gave her much of the inspiration for Martha’s character. She says she often deals with people in desperate situations, and wonders what chance their children have of ever leading happy, productive lives. She lives outside of Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband, two teenagers, and a fifteen-year-old tabby cat named Max. www.jeanninegarsee.com What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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