Summary
Two teens uncover a secret hidden in the Cascade Mountains that spans generations, stringing together family skeletons, lost stories, and a discovery of love and self in this tense and emotional young adult thriller with “great holds, great movement, and a worthwhile finish” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).
Cara is on the cusp of adventure. Unlike her best friends, she doesn’t want to go to college, she wants different kinds of challenges. And anyway, home just doesn’t fit any…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781416990093 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1416990097 |
| Author: | Jennifer Bradbury |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Atheneum |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 19 July 2023 |
| Weight: | 358g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm x 23mm |
| Audience Age: | 12-99 |
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Critics Review
Emphasizes the need all of us have for a partner who can answer our, “Take!”
Recommended – School Library Connection * March/April 2023 *
Cara’s tenacity and grit make her a heroine to root for, and her determination to find her father no matter the cost conveys a complex, heartfelt relationship. – Publishers Weekly * 4/17/2023 *
Bradbury’s smart, fast-moving book immerses readers in the language, procedures, and emotions of rock climbing without overwhelming those unfamiliar with the sport. She lets her characters and their stories be complicated and multidimensional. Great holds, great movement, and a worthwhile finish. – Kirkus Reviews, STARRED * 04/01/2023 *
About The Author
Jennifer Bradbury
Jennifer Bradbury is the author of the middle grade novel River Runs Deep and of several critically acclaimed young adult novels, including, Take, A Moment Comes, Wrapped, and her debut, Shift—which Kirkus Reviews called “fresh, absorbing, compelling” in a starred review. Shift was picked as an ALA and a School Library Journal Best Book for Young Adults and is also on numerous state reading lists. She is also a rock climber and teacher in Burlington, Washington, where she lives with her family.
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