Kids' Indie Next List Pick (Summer 2015)
Praise for Saint Anything -A New York Times bestseller
Saint Anything is Sarah Dessen's deepest and most psychologically probing novel yet, telling an engrossing story of a girl discovering friendship, love, and herself. But it's with older brother Mac-quiet, watchful, and protective-that Sydney finally feels seen, really seen, at last. Chatham, who even though ailing is the heart of the family. There's effervescent Layla, who constantly falls for the wrong guy, Rosie, who's had her own fall from grace, and Mrs. Drawn into their warm, chaotic circle, Sydney experiences unquestioning acceptance for the first time. Now, after a drunk-driving accident that crippled a boy, Peyton's serving some serious jail time, and Sydney is on her own, questioning her place in the family and the world. Peyton is handsome and charismatic, but seems bent on self-destruction. She's grown accustomed to her brother, Peyton, being the focus of the family's attention and, lately, concern. Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling novelist of Leaving Time and My Sister's Keeper Sarah has not written about this book on her website yet.About the Book Sydney's charismatic older brother Peyton has always been the center of attention in the family, but when he's sent to jail, Sydney struggles to find her place at home and the world until she meets the Chathams, including gentle, protective Mac, who makes her feel seen for the first time.Ī New York Times bestseller A TIME Magazine Top 10 Children's Book of 2015 Saint Anything is a poignant, honest story about how we might suffer the misfortune of someone else's bad choices, how people who love us can become family when we desperately need it, and how starting over might - miraculously - mean taking a solid leap forward. Rogerson and his family from Dreamland are mentioned by Sydney's mom Rogerson has apparently been incarcerated in the same prison as Peyton since the events of Dreamland.Įland USA Things Sarah's Words from Sarahland
Where else did I read about that? Characters ĭave from What Happened to Goodbye? serves Sydney many complicated drinks at Frazier Bakery. As she is drawn into their chaotic circle, Sydney is finally able to focus on what really matters: friendship, love, and most important, herself. Quiet, protective Mac, who makes Sydney feel safe and secure. Mysterious Rosie, who has secrets of her own. There's Layla, who welcomes Sydney with open arms. Fortunately, Sydney finds solace with the Chathams―the family who owns the local pizza place. But then a terrible accident lands her brother in jail and thrusts her family into the public eye. Sydney has always lived her life in the shadows, content to avoid the spotlight and let others be the center of attention.
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