13-year-old Melody Potter has decided to escape from the horrible reality of her life, but she doesn’t want to run away alone. So, she convinces her best friend, Autumn, to come along. At first, they find themselves on a memorable adventure, enjoying their new found freedom. However, shortly after arriving in New York City, the careless choices they make—that were driven by mental illness, depression, and anxiety—cost them big. Will a trusted adult come to the rescue in time to save them? Find out in this debut novel by teen author Kayla Jarppi.
Sprache
Zielgruppe
Für Jugendliche
US School Grade: From Second Grade to Seventh Grade, Interest Age: From 13 to 18 years
Produkt-Hinweis
Broschur/Paperback
Klebebindung
Maße
Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
Dicke: 5 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-9996577-0-6 (9780999657706)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Kayla Jarppi was born in May 2004 in Robbinsdale, Minn. She later moved to Hudson, Wisc., where she now calls home. Kayla has excelled in academics and has received several awards, including a special Student of the Month award from her school. She has enjoyed writing poetry, short stories, and novels ever since she learned how to pick up a pencil and write. Her debut published novel, Heaven's Note, explores the all too common themes of mental illnesses, depression, and anxiety.
Kayla suffers from anxiety and depression, and she says the writing process for this novel was very therapeutic and helpful. She hopes to shine a spotlight on awareness about this epidemic in our world today.
