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OverviewI'd love a cup of coffee. . . . I wish she didn't hide how pretty she is. . . . I hope she didn't find out what Ben said about her. . . . I wish I knew how many calories were in a bite of muffin. . . . Joy is used to Hearing Whispers. She's used to walking down the street and instantly knowing people's deepest, darkest desires. She uses this talent for good--to make people happy and give them what they want. But for her older sister, Jessica, the family gift is a curse, and she uses it to make people's lives--especially Joy's--miserable. Still, when Joy Hears Jessica Whisper I want to kill my Hearing dead, and kill me too if that's what it takes, she knows she has to save her sister, even if it means deserting her friends, stealing a car, and running away with a boy she barely knows--a boy who may have a dark secret of his own. Whisper is an exhilarating debut novel from talented newcomer Phoebe Kitanidis. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Phoebe KitanidisPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint: HarperCollins Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.372kg ISBN: 9780061799259ISBN 10: 0061799254 Pages: 281 Publication Date: 27 April 2010 Recommended Age: From 13 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAn imaginative tale that brings to the surface the complexities of family, friends, relationships, and belonging, WHISPER also explore selfishness, selflessness, and the bonds that link us to each other. --Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Common conflicts are nuanced by Kitanidis's intriguing construction of Joy's powers, unexpected plot moves, and strong characterizations. --School Library Journal Whisper is a refreshingly unpredictable story with the perfect balance of family and friends, and magical gifts and secrets. Phoebe Kitanidis is a strong new voice in the young adult, urban fantasy genre, and I can't wait to see what comes next.--Kim Harrison, bestselling author of ONCE DEAD, TWICE SHY An imaginative tale that that brings to the surface the complexities of family, friends, relationships, and belonging, WHISPER also explore selfishness, selflessness, and the bonds that link us to each other. --Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Common conflicts are nuanced by Kitanidis s intriguing construction of Joy s powers, unexpected plot moves, and strong characterizations. --School Library Journal Whisper is a refreshingly unpredictable story with the perfect balance of family and friends, and magical gifts and secrets. Phoebe Kitanidis is a strong new voice in the young adult, urban fantasy genre, and I can't wait to see what comes next. -- Kim Harrison, bestselling author of ONCE DEAD, TWICE SHY Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |