Critically acclaimed author Jennifer Brown delivers a story set during the aftermath of a devastating tornado in this powerful novel about loss, grief, and the meaning of family. Now in paperback.
Critically acclaimed author Jennifer Brown delivers a story set during the aftermath of a devastating tornado in this powerful novel about loss, grief, and the meaning of family. Now in paperback.
Born and raised in the Midwest, Jersey Cameron knows all about tornadoes. Or so she thinks. When her town is devastated by a twister, Jersey survives--but loses her family and her home.
“"Brown gives readers a true sense of the horror wrought by the storm and the agony of its aftermath; her ability to create rich, complex characters is once again in evidence."-- Publishers Weekly”
"Vivid and emotional..."Torn Away" is a superb read." ""VOYA," starred review"" "This is a satisfying book that explores an intriguing situation: what happens to a girl who loses everything that meant anything, and who learns that there may be more love left in the world."--Library Media Connection "Brown depicts Jersey's reaction to a frightening, life-altering situation expertly, and the protagonist's voice is authentic...Overall, this is a wrenching story of the will to survive at any cost."--SLJ "Brown gives readers a true sense of the horror wrought by the storm and the agony of its aftermath; her ability to create rich, complex characters is once again in evidence."--Publishers Weekly "This is a gut-wrenching and poignant look at the aftermath of natural disaster and the secrets that families keep, written with raw honesty and deep emotion."--Booklist "Vivid and emotional...Torn Away is a superb read."--VOYA, starred review
Jennifer Brown writes and lives in the Kansas City, Missouri, area with her husband and three children. She is the author of Torn Away, Thousand Words, Perfect Escape, Bitter End, and Hate List.
Born and raised in the Midwest, Jersey Cameron knows all about tornadoes. Or so she thinks. When her town is devastated by a twister, Jersey survives--but loses her family and her home.
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