Thursday, October 16, 2008


Stacey DeKeyser's book, JUMP THE CRACKS, has received such great reviews.
For example:
"Thought-provoking....Introspective tweeners will find plenty to chew on." - Booklist
“Bracingly realistic….With a combination of lively adventure and humane treatment of its characters, this is an absorbing and emotionally effective read.” – Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books“Bracingly realistic….With a combination of lively adventure and humane treatment of its characters, this is an absorbing and emotionally effective read.”
– Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Here's a little bit more about it:
A 15-year-old girl is accused of kidnapping when she finds an abandoned child on a train and then hides him from his abusive father. Soon she's on a cross-country journey with the boy, as each "right" decision gets her deeper into trouble -- and farther away from home. Victoria has vowed to protect the little boy no matter what. But can she keep that promise?

JUMP THE CRACKS is a fast-paced, suspense-driven thriller set in motion when a young girl is forced to confront the fine line between doing the legal thing and doing the right thing. Debut
novelist Stacy DeKeyser offers a memorable and honest portrayal of a teen whose efforts to take on a child’s demons leads her to take on her own in the process.

2 comments:

❀ Stacy DeKeyser said...

Thanks for the profile, Jenny. You're too sweet!
Stacy

Ashlyn said...

sounds like a good book. i'll have to check it out