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Finding Lila - (The Misadventures of Raini) by Licia Chenoweth (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Raini Fraser has a penchant for getting herself into trouble.One day, trouble finds her when she receives a phone call from her estranged mother, who wants to see her again.
- 8-12 Years
- 8.5" x 5.5" Paperback
- 310 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Action & Adventure
- Series Name: The Misadventures of Raini
Description
About the Book
Trouble finds Rani when she gets a phone call that her estranged mother wants to see her. Her only requirement? She can't tell another soul, especially her dad.
Book Synopsis
Raini Fraser has a penchant for getting herself into trouble.
One day, trouble finds her when she receives a phone call from her estranged mother, who wants to see her again. Her only requirement? She can't tell another soul, especially her dad. Anxious and curious, Raini is ready to go through with the late-night rendezvous when her dad suddenly whisks her away from her island home to live with him in New York City. There, Raini meets a new friend, Cecilio, a young animal rescuer who loves to surprise her with snakes in his pocket, ribbons on a lamppost, and rescuing exotic animals. Thus, her new adventure begins. Will she find Lila?
Review Quotes
I give this book a solid 5 out of 5 stars for its stimulating plot, realistic and likable characters, and well-crafted storytelling. This book takes you on an exciting journey highlighting the importance of trust, communication, and the lengths we will go for family.
-Zanne Crystle, Online Bookclub
Licia Chenoweth's young adult novel, Finding Lila, is all about a young girl finding a place where she belongs and learning to trust those who claim they love her. The reader will instantly warm to her adventurous curiosity and the young girl's passion to find the missing link in her family tree. A passionate story that will speak to all young readers.
-Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers Favorite 5 Star
Finding Lila is a story about family, self, and growing up, about how sometimes learning to be yourself can mean breaking the rules. There are hard conversations about honesty, and the tension and care that characterize Raini's relationship with her father will resonate with any reader who remembers what it was like to be a child. Overall, it's an affecting book, and Raini's story should keep readers hooked until the end.
-Incipere Award - First Place in YA Action