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Reviewed on June 1, 2014 | Multimedia Review
Gr 9 Up—A story of forgiveness and loyalty, Leaving Paradise contains equal parts romance and mystery. Seventeen-year-old Caleb Becker was sentenced to a year of jail time for driving drunk and hitting his neighbor and friend Maggie Armstrong. Maggie struggles for more than a year to be able to walk again, albeit with a limp. Both return to high school with strict instructions from parole officers, parents, and friends to stay away from each other. Despite their history, Cale...Log In or Sign Up to Read More




