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In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Hannah goes on a search for her younger brother, who has disappeared with their overdue rent money, and finds unexpected romance along the way. Hannah doesn't have time for romance.
In seventeen-year-old Hannah Dresher's world, every dollar counts.
When Hannah comes home to find that her alcoholic mom is wasted, she's not surprised. But when she discovers that her younger brother, Seth, has disappeared with the overdue rent money, she worries they'll be evicted or taken away by social services. Hannah knows she can't rely on anyone but herself, so she has no choice but to chase down her brother. During her search she meets charming Eli, who offers to help her. But can Hannah set aside her pride and learn to trust him?
Key Selling Points
• When her younger brother disappears with their overdue rent money, a self-reliant teenage girl goes searching for him and finds unexpected help and romance along the way.
• This book examines dysfunctional families, sibling conflict and the hardships of poverty and alcoholism, and demonstrates the power of resilience and learning to accept help.
• A romantic thriller that genuinely depicts a teen meeting and falling for someone while struggling with a high-stakes situation.
• The author has written many romance novels, and this is her third Soundings title, following Counting Scars and Racing Hearts.
• Enhanced features (dyslexia-friendly font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers.
Orca Soundings are short, high-interest novels written specifically for teens. These edgy stories with compelling characters and gripping storylines are ones they will want to read. Reading levels from grade 2.0 to 4.5. Interest level ages 12+.
In seventeen-year-old Hannah Dresher's world, every dollar counts.
When Hannah comes home to find that her alcoholic mom is wasted, she's not surprised. But when she discovers that her younger brother, Seth, has disappeared with the overdue rent money, she worries they'll be evicted or taken away by social services. Hannah knows she can't rely on anyone but herself, so she has no choice but to chase down her brother. During her search she meets charming Eli, who offers to help her. But can Hannah set aside her pride and learn to trust him?
Key Selling Points
• When her younger brother disappears with their overdue rent money, a self-reliant teenage girl goes searching for him and finds unexpected help and romance along the way.
• This book examines dysfunctional families, sibling conflict and the hardships of poverty and alcoholism, and demonstrates the power of resilience and learning to accept help.
• A romantic thriller that genuinely depicts a teen meeting and falling for someone while struggling with a high-stakes situation.
• The author has written many romance novels, and this is her third Soundings title, following Counting Scars and Racing Hearts.
• Enhanced features (dyslexia-friendly font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers.
Orca Soundings are short, high-interest novels written specifically for teens. These edgy stories with compelling characters and gripping storylines are ones they will want to read. Reading levels from grade 2.0 to 4.5. Interest level ages 12+.