Synopses & Reviews
After Liv was born, her mother died. Livs father, Mark, simply handed her over to his own motherand left. Now Livs beloved Gran has died. Liv has to leave New York to live with her father in California, where he dives for abalone. It is a disaster. Mark isnt the talking type, and Liv cannot forgive him for abandoning her. Samantha, his girlfriend, has to serve as go-between. Then Marks tenderthe man responsible for his lifeline when he divesbreaks his arm, and Liv takes his place. Now she literally has control over her fathers life, and once they head out to sea, there is no turning back....
Review
Those seeking a thought-provoking, emotionally stirring read will become intimately involved in Livs quest to understand herself and the man who abandoned her at birth. (Publishers Weekly, starred review) Hobbss storytelling pace draws readers in immediately and inextricably. Each character becomes a person whom teens will understand, whether with sympathy or hesitation. (School Library Journal)
Synopsis
New in paperback. "Those seeking a thought-provoking, emotionally stirring read will become intimately involved in Liv's quest to understand herself and the man who abandoned her at birth."--"Publishers Weekly," starred review.