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Friend at Midnight
By Caroline B. Cooney
Retail: $15.95
Waterbrook Press
Lily has
settled into life in Connecticut after her parent's divorce but it's
been harder on her eight-year-old brother Michael. After their
mother remarries, her brother chooses to go live with his father in
Washington, D.C., until the day he calls home from the
Baltimore-Washington Airport where his father has abandoned him.
Lily is home babysitting her baby stepbrother when she answers the
phone. She has no idea the extent to which her faith in God will be
tested. She does know that one of Ten Commandments says "Honor thy
father" - but what if he doesn't deserve it?
As Lily prepares to rescue her brother, she wonders who will rescue her
from frustration and anger and a family turned inside-out. There
is no choice for Lily. She will rescue Michael, but will she be able to
rescue herself from the bitterness and anger she feels?
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This book by best-selling author Caroline B. Cooney (author of The
Face on the Milk Carton) was a wonderful read. The author spins a
gripping tale about strength of character in times of crisis.
Cooney creates an unforgettable reading experience.
The book was never boring. The author has a way of keeping
your interest with twists and turns in the plot. You want to keep
reading and see what happens next.
This book is relevant for today's teen because it delves into issues
they face in divorced and blended families. My twenty-one year old
daughter read this book. She is estranged from her dad, so she
could relate with Lily and in many ways. She told me the book brought up
many emotions she didn't even realize she still had harbored inside.
I feel it brought some healing to her life in this area.
I would definitely recommend reading this book for both adults and
teens.
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based on Five Stars.
