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Homesick - by Kate Klise (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • Benny's parents are splitting up.
  • 7.61" x 5.23" Paperback
  • 208 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Family

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About the Book



Benny's mom leaves home after a fight about a mysterious splinter that is rumored to be part of an important relic. Benny's dad has always liked clutter, but now, he begins hoarding. As his house grows more cluttered and his father grows more distant, Benny tries to sort out whether he can change anything at all.



Book Synopsis



Benny's parents are splitting up. His mom leaves home after a fight about a mysterious splinter that is rumored to be part of an important relic. Benny's dad has always liked clutter, but now, he begins hoarding everything from pizza boxes to old motorcycle parts.

As his house grows more cluttered and his father grows more distant, Benny tries to sort out whether he can change anything at all. Meanwhile, a local teacher enters their quiet Missouri town in America's Most Charming Small Town contest, and the pressure is on to clean up the area, especially Benny's ramshackle of a house, before the out-of-town guests arrive.



Review Quotes




"Klise looks at the effects of hoarding and the struggles and joys of smalltown life in this honest, good-natured coming-of-age story set in the early 1980s." --Publishers Weekly

"It's Benny's quandary that really makes the book come alive." --BCCB

"This is a valid addition due to the author's popularity and to add collection depth on mental illness." --School Library Journal




About the Author



Kate Klise is the author of Grounded, winner of the 2011 Judy Lopez Award (Women's National Book Association) for Best Children's Novel of the year. Her other books include the 43 Old Cemetery Road series of epistolary novels, illustrated by her sister, M. Sarah Klise. In addition to writing for children, Kate spent fifteen years working as a journalist for several publications, including People magazine. She now leads writing workshops all over the country for aspiring authors of all ages
Dimensions (Overall): 7.61 Inches (H) x 5.23 Inches (W) x .33 Inches (D)
Weight: .35 Pounds
Number of Pages: 208
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Family
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Theme: Marriage & Divorce
Format: Paperback
Author: Kate Klise
Language: English
Street Date: September 2, 2014
TCIN: 91480322
UPC: 9781250065117
Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-4944
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.33 inches length x 5.23 inches width x 7.61 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.35 pounds
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