Far From the Tree
Book - 2017
"Perfect for fans of NBC's "This Is Us," Robin Benway's beautiful interweaving story of three very different teenagers connected by blood explores the meaning of family in all its forms--how to find it, how to keep it, and how to love it. Being the middle child has its ups and downs. But for Grace, an only child who was adopted at birth, discovering that she is a middle child is a different ride altogether. After putting her own baby up for adoption, she goes looking for her biological family, including-- Maya, her loudmouthed younger bio sister, who has a lot to say about their newfound family ties. Having grown up the snarky brunette in a house full of chipper redheads, she's quick to search for traces of herself among these not-quite-strangers. And when her adopted family's long-buried problems begin to explode to the surface, Maya can't help but wonder where exactly it is that she belongs. And Joaquin, their stoic older bio brother, who has no interest in bonding over their shared biological mother. After seventeen years in the foster care system, he's learned that there are no heroes, and secrets and fears are best kept close to the vest, where they can't hurt anyone but him. Don't miss this moving novel that addresses such important topics as adoption, teen pregnancy, and foster care."
Three teenagers, biological siblings separated by adoption, explore the meaning of family in all its forms--how to find it, how to keep it, and how to love it.
Three teenagers, biological siblings separated by adoption, explore the meaning of family in all its forms--how to find it, how to keep it, and how to love it.
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Publisher:
New York : HarperTeen, An imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers ©2017.
ISBN:
9780062330628
0062330624
0062330624
Characteristics:
374 pages ;,22 cm
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Add a CommentThis book is very interesting, definitely one of my new favorites!
This book reminds me so much of When We Found Home by Susan Mallery, but way better!
A touching story that strikes your heart. I read this book after my bedtime hours to finish the book.
The best fiction book I've read this summer! Love all the layers!
A sweet and emotional coming-of-age story about three very different teenagers trying to figure out where they fit in with their families and with each other. A great book for those who feel like the "other".
Far From the Tree is a beautiful heart-wrenching story about three adopted teens who reunite. Each character handles the news of having biological siblings differently but they all agree to meet. Readers will be able to relate to all of the main characters and their unique personalities. I highly recommend this one!
A story about 3 teens who were separated in infancy who find each other at crucial points in their lives. The relationships between the characters are beautifully written and very real. I laughed and cried in equal measure. Easily one of my favorite books in recent years.
This is one of my favorite books I have ever read. Right from the first page the reader is drawn in and sympathizes with the characters!! I love this book and felt like I joined I on the adventures the characters took and loved how vivid the story was in my mind!!!!!
This is the type of book you are disappointed when finished because you want it to keep going. The characters were interesting, complex and well drawn. Not always likeable which keeps it real. I didn't want to say good bye to these teens. The interesting dynamics at play with adopted children is explored well here. However, I thought the end wrapped things up just a little too neatly. A minor complaint however, the book is worth the time spent reading it.
I described this to a friend as a "feelsy contemporary YA novel." And by feelsy, I mean I sniffled my way through the entire last third of the book, hurting for these characters and cheering for them when good things happened. Family is both blood and presence in this story, and it is a wonderfully hopeful story.