"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
Expected publication date: February, 2011
Published by: Allen and Unwin
The boy sat in the branches of the fifth tree on the left, his scuffed boots dangling. Leah turned her eyes up. His face was heavily freckled, his eyes large, brown and almond-shaped. His hair stuck out at wild angles. 'Hello,' she said.
Sixteen-year-old Carly is interviewing Leah Cartwright for her local history project. But Leah resists, determined instead to tell her own story: that of a lonely child on an isolated farm, a girl whose only escape is into the world of books. And when Adam appears in the orchard Leah discovers a friend. A secret friend.
Leah draws Carly in with the magic of story - to her present, her past, her secrets, and her unique friendship with Adam.
Being Here is a beautifully told story about a girl whose rich imagination rescues her from a grim reality, and an unlikely boy who changes everything. A compelling novel about love, faith and consequences.
Sixteen-year-old Carly is interviewing Leah Cartwright for her local history project. But Leah resists, determined instead to tell her own story: that of a lonely child on an isolated farm, a girl whose only escape is into the world of books. And when Adam appears in the orchard Leah discovers a friend. A secret friend.
Leah draws Carly in with the magic of story - to her present, her past, her secrets, and her unique friendship with Adam.
Being Here is a beautifully told story about a girl whose rich imagination rescues her from a grim reality, and an unlikely boy who changes everything. A compelling novel about love, faith and consequences.
Why? It sounds like a beautiful heartfelt story. I am also really curious about Leah and Adam's relationship. Plus it is an Aussie YA title!
What are you waiting on?
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13 comments:
This sounds really good! I need to make sure this is on my GoodReads shelf. Don't wanna forget this one.
Oh this is a great wow- it sounds great and I love that cover!!!
Haven't heard of this one, thanks for the heads up Nic.
Thanks for bringing this book to my attention. I'm not always up to date with the Aussie YA releases.
I probably would have over looked this one entirely had you not showcased it. It does sound heartfelt and touching.
Hmm, it sounds interesting, but not my cup of tea. I hope you enjoy reading it, though! :)
first thing that popped into mind was "the boy in the tree" ;) wow this sounds really really good! great pick this week, nic!
I haven't heard of this one but it sounds really fascinating. Plus, I want to know about Leah and Adam's relationship too. Thanks for sharing, Nic!
The synopsis sounds great! Being Here is now on my TBR too. Thanks1
Yay, Aussie YA! I haven't heard of this book before but thanks for bringing it to my attention Nic, it's now on my 'To Be Bought' list :)
This sounds really great! I'll definitely be adding it to me GoodReads list. Awesome pick! :)
Cool pick! I haven't heard of it yet so thank you for sharing!
This is a new one on me, and it sounds intriguing. I'm really loving 'real' stories right now.
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