Jessie Wells can't remember her father, James--he left her family when she was very young.
12 Years
7.03" x 7.54" Paperback
160 Pages
Young Adult Fiction, Family

Description

About the Book

While searching for her long-lost father, a teenage girl finds herself

Book Synopsis

Jessie Wells can't remember her father, James--he left her family when she was very young. Now fifteen, Jessie has a sudden desire to track down the man she always thought of as "the disappearing dude." She calls all the Wellses in the phone book, hoping to speak to someone who knows her father. But will she be prepared when she finally finds him?

Review Quotes

"Beautifully written . . . A bittersweet and complex coming-of-age story."

--Booklist

About the Author

NORMA FOX MAZER is an award-winning novelist and a faculty member for the Vermont College MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults program. Her books have received a Newbery Honor, a Christopher Award, an Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Juvenile Mystery, a National Book Award nomination, and other honors. She lives in Montpelier, Vermont.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.03 Inches (H) x 7.54 Inches (W) x .43 Inches (D)

Weight: .23 Pounds

Suggested Age: 12 Years

Number of Pages: 160

Genre: Young Adult Fiction

Sub-Genre: Family

Publisher: Clarion Books

Theme: Parents

Format: Paperback

Author: Norma Fox Mazer

Language: English

Street Date: May 1, 2007

TCIN: 1002949833

UPC: 9780152062712

Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-0085

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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A: The author is Norma Fox Mazer, an award-winning novelist recognized for her contributions to children's literature.
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Q: What genre does this book belong to?

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A: The book is classified under Young Adult Fiction with a focus on family dynamics.
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Q: What is the main theme of the book?

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A: The main theme revolves around family relationships and the search for a long-lost parent.
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Q: How does Jessie begin her search for her father?

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A: Jessie starts by calling all the Wellses listed in the phone book to find information about her father.
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