Description
Ria is rich, slim, pretty, and popular. If you only knew her at school, you'd think she led a charmed life—and until recently you'd have been right.
But her situation has taken a sudden, unfortunate change. Her parents' seemingly perfect marriage has broken up, and before she's had a chance to absorb the blow, her beloved father disappears in a plane crash. What's worse, rumors begin to surface that he may have perpetrated a multimillion-dollar investment scam and everybody—Ria's mother, her best friends, even her boyfriend—believes them. Ria sees no choice but to take her little brother and run. She vows to keep the memory of her father alive. Soon, though, she begins to wonder: is her memory playing tricks on her—or is he?
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. Available in French as Reviens and in Spanish as No te vayas.
Author Bio
Prizes
- CCBC Best Books for Kids & TeensCommended 2011
- TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee Book of NoteCommended 2011
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Biographical note
Vicki Grant left her career in advertising and television to write her first novel in 2004. Vicki’s books have gone on to win many awards, including the prestigious Arthur Ellis Award in 2006. Vicki lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with her husband and three children.
