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Detour for Emmy

by Marilyn Reynolds

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This work is intended for children aged 12+. Emmy, whose future had once looked so bright, struggles to overcome the isolation and depression brought about by being a teen mother who gets little support from her family or the father of her child.

Synopsis:

A selection of ALA Best Books for Young Adults, this novel tells the story of a 15-year-old girl who must face the consequences of becoming pregnant.
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About the Author

Marilyn Reynolds has decades of experience working with at-risk students in California alternative schools. She is the author of the True-to-Life from Hamilton High series.
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chickeespoison, May 29, 2007 (view all comments by chickeespoison)
This book is well written, and teaches a very good lesson. It decribes things you only hear about, but when you read it it's like your present. I'm 15 myself, so this book points out things that are real if this were to ever happen to you.
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minders_16, October 20, 2006 (view all comments by minders_16)
omg! this is an amazing book it almost made me start bawling my eyes out
i loved it.
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sweet_jay_8907, September 27, 2006 (view all comments by sweet_jay_8907)
I liked this book alot... i can relate to emily because i am a teen mother as well.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780930934767
Author:
Reynolds, Marilyn
Publisher:
Morning Glory Press (CA)
Location:
Buena Park, CA :
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General
Subject:
Pregnancy
Subject:
Social Situations - Pregnancy
Subject:
Unmarried mothers
Subject:
Unmarried mothers -- Fiction.
Subject:
Social Issues - Pregnancy
Subject:
Situations / Pregnancy
Subject:
Pregnancy -- Fiction.
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Hamilton High series
Series Volume:
Band 1
Publication Date:
May 1993
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 7
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
8.49x5.48x.68 in. .79 lbs.
Age Level:
12-17
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