Awards

• Commended for TriState YA Review Group Book of Note 2011 (United States)

Overview

Ria is rich, slim, pretty, 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? Also available in Spanish or French.

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Grant expertly captures teenage nuances of speech and behaviour...The less-than-happy ending is a refreshing and realistic change from the many young adult books with idealistic finales...A fast-paced and entertaining read that teachers, librarians, and parents should consider sharing with their reluctant readers. Recommended.-- CM Magazine Grant's novel folds drama and suspense into a story that carries echoes of our country's current financial woes...Its premise will quickly grab readers, who will empathize with Ria's disillusionment and split-second, bad decision making.-- Booklist Realistic dialogue and excellent character development accompany a fast-paced plot. Great for a hi/lo reader...Strongly recommended.-- TriState YA Book Review Reluctant and struggling readers will be satisfied by the compelling story.-- School Library Journal This Orca book carried so much depth...Ria felt like a real person, and I truly loved that. This book is something that I really recommend readers pick up if they want a story of intrigue, thriller, romance, mystery, etc. -- The Review Chronicles blog Grant takes readers on a frightening ride in Comeback. She captures the disappointment and frustration Ria feels when the life she's always known takes a dramatic turn. This fast-paced read is perfect for reluctant readers.-- TeensReadToo.com

Grant's novel folds drama and suspense into a story that carries echoes of our country's current financial woes...Its premise will quickly grab readers, who will empathize with Ria's disillusionment and split-second, bad decision making. --Booklist (04/15/2010) Reluctant and struggling readers will be satisfied by the compelling story. --School Library Journal (04/01/2010) Grant expertly captures teenage nuances of speech and behaviour...The less-than-happy ending is a refreshing and realistic change from the many young adult books with idealistic finales...A fast-paced and entertaining read that teachers, librarians, and parents should consider sharing with their reluctant readers. Recommended. -- (02/26/2010) Realistic dialogue and excellent character development accompany a fast-paced plot. Great for a hi/lo reader...Strongly recommended. -- (09/01/2010) This Orca book carried so much depth...Ria felt like a real person, and I truly loved that. This book is something that I really recommend readers pick up if they want a story of intrigue, thriller, romance, mystery, etc. -- (06/06/2011) Grant takes readers on a frightening ride in Comeback. She captures the disappointment and frustration Ria feels when the life she's always known takes a dramatic turn. This fast-paced read is perfect for reluctant readers. -- (05/15/2010)

Author Information

Vicki Grant is the award-winning author of sixteen books for teens. Her books have been translated into fifteen languages. She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. For more information, visit www.vickigrant.com.

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