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This title in other formats:Comfortby Carolee Dean
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Nothing ever happened here. Nothing ever would. Fifteen-year-old Kenny Wilson wants nothing more than to get out of Comfort, Texas—fast. Only three things stand in his way: getting enough money together, convincing Cindy Blackwell to go with him, and escaping the clawlike grip of his mother. Amidst these problems, Kenny must also contend with tumultuous feelings about his alcoholic father (newly released from prison) and his growing guilt over leaving his baby brother behind in a wake of dysfunction. But as life at home becomes even more unbearable and threatens to destroy his plans, he is determined not to lose his dreams to a lifetime of waiting tables in his mama’s rundown café. Propelled by desire and despair, Kenny discovers the power of words and how they can change lives in ways he never dared to hope for. He comes to realize that there’s a time to stop running and take a stand. Review:'\"Reminiscent of S. E. Hinton\'s The Outsiders, this novel poignantly portrays the life of a good kid with rotten parents who are so engrossed in their own problems that their children become emotional orphans.\" --VOYA' Review:'\"Readers who crave independence and a way to break destructive family cycles will take interest, as will fans of poetry and poetry slams.\" --Kirkus Reviews' Synopsis:Fifteen-year-old Kenny wants out of Comfort, Texas fast. But first he has to get enough money together, convince Cindy Blackwell to go with him and escape the grip of his mother. A tough and knotty story of life in a small town. About the Author'Carolee Dean has crafted a tough and knotty story about life in a small, southern town where poetry slams, country music, and family conflicts coil in a tangle of tragedy and hope. Carolee Dean is a speech pathologist who lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her husband and three children. This is her first novel.' What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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