Stacy DeKeyser

Flux/North Star Editions

Paperback: 978-0738712741

e-book:       978-0738738871
ages 12+

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A 15-year-old girl is accused of kidnapping when she finds an abandoned child on a train and then hides him from his abusive father. Soon she's on a cross-country journey with the boy, as each "right" decision gets her deeper into trouble -- and farther away from home. Victoria has vowed to protect the little boy no matter what. But can she keep that promise? Fast-paced suspense about a determined girl who becomes both rescuer and abductor of a child at risk.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Bracingly realistic….With a combination of lively adventure and humane treatment of its characters, this is an absorbing and emotionally effective read.”             —BCCB

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"DeKeyser accurately describes the thought process that Victoria goes through (and) does not oversimplify the situation. Teens are sure to find this an interesting read."           

            — School Library Journal

 

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"Strong characters and fast-paced action."                    — VOYA

 

"Thought-provoking....Introspective tweeners will find plenty to chew on."            

            — Booklist

 

“DeKeyser convincingly portrays Victoria’s struggle to understand what happened to her once-perfect family and to protect a small boy.”           

             — Publishers Weekly

 

And reader praise:

"Teen kidnaps toddler--or does she? The story was terrific...The ending fits the story perfectly."                      

      — Linda Sue Park, Newbery-winning author

 

"A very engaging read! I loved Victoria's character and listening to her inner struggle."           

          — Jenny, YA librarian

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“I thought it was amazing! I couldn't put it down. The end almost made me cry.”           

          — Jessica, age 17

 

"From the moment I started reading, I couldn’t find the nerve to put the book down."           

          — Alexandria, age 14

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Truman Award Winner -The annual Truman Readers Award is selected by students in grades six through eight in the state of Missouri.

 

South Dakota State Library Reading List

Connecticut Press Club award: Best YA Novel