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Starred Review on January 1, 2014 | Grades 9 and Up
Gr 9 Up—Hayley is the daughter of a veteran, and his PTSD colors every aspect of their lives. After serving his country, Andy is trying to rebuild some stability for himself and his daughter, but each day is a challenge for them both. Hayley lives with the constant threat of her father harming himself or others while also dealing with feelings of abandonment after essentially losing her parental figures. She copes through snark and skepticism but begins to let her guard down when her charming, easygoing ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on January 1, 2014
Hayley Kincain has spent the last five years riding shotgun in her father's rig, discussing fractions and evolution -- an on-the-road version of home schooling. Constant movement has helped keep the past at bay for both Hayley and her dad, a recent veteran plagued by graphic flashbacks and screaming nightmares. When they settle down so Hayley can attend her hometown high school for senior year, the dangerous memories threaten to overtake them both. Hayley's caustic observations about the "fully assimilated zombies...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2014
Hayley Kincain has spent the last five years riding shotgun in her father's rig. Constant movement has helped keep the p...Log In or Sign Up to Read More