Aftermath

Author:   Clara Kensie
Publisher:   Adams Media Corporation
ISBN:  

9781440598708


Pages:   282
Publication Date:   01 November 2016
Recommended Age:   From 14 to 18 years
Format:   Hardback
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"Charlotte survived four long years as a prisoner in the attic of her kidnapper, sustained only by dreams of her loving family. The chance to escape suddenly arrives, and Charlotte fights her way to freedom. But an answered prayer turns into heartbreak. Losing her has torn her family apart. Her parents have divorced: Dad's a glutton for fame, Mom drinks too much, and Charlotte's twin is a zoned-out druggie. Her father wants Charlotte write a book and go on a lecture tour, and her mom wants to keep her safe, a virtual prisoner in her own home. But Charlotte is obsessed with the other girl who was kidnapped, who never got a second chance at life--the girl who nobody but Charlotte believes really existed. Until she can get justice for that girl, even if she has to do it on her own, whatever the danger, Charlotte will never be free. ""For all of us who have watched the chilling news of kidnapped females rescued and thought 'There but for the grace of God' and 'How do they go on?'...here is the answer fully imagined, exquisitely written, ultimately triumphant. You will cry all the way through this story but you will not put it down."" ~Jennifer Echols, award-winning author of Going Too Far ""Kensie deftly explores what happens after the supposedly happy ending of a nightmare. But nothing is as simple as it seems--not even the truth."" ~April Henry, author of The Girl I Used to Be; Girl, Stolen; and The Night She Disappeared ""A captivating story of self-(re)discovery, Clara Kensie's Aftermath introduces us to Charlotte, a sixteen-year-old girl trying hard to reclaim her place in a family decimated by her kidnapping four years earlier. Charlotte wants only to catch up to her twin Alexa and live out all the plans they'd made as children, but finds the journey back to 'normal' is not only hers to take. Charlotte is a heroine to cheer for...with gut-twisting bravery and raw honesty, she takes us through that journey--back to the unspeakable tortures she endured in captivity and forward to how those years scarred her family, leaving us intensely hopeful and confident that she will not merely survive, but triumph."" ~Patty Blount, author of Some Boys; Send; TMI; and Nothing Left to Burn ""Delving deep into the darkness of abduction and its 'Aftermath,' Kensie takes us on an unflinching journey of healing, courage, and triumph of the human spirit. Heartbreaking, yet stubbornly hopeful."" ~Sonali Dev, author of A Bollywood Affair and The Bollywood Bride ""Aftermath is a timely, powerful portrait of hope amid tragedy, strength amid brokenness, and the healing power of forgiveness."" ~Erica O'Rourke, award-winning author of the Torn trilogy and the Dissonance series ""Gripping, powerful, deeply moving, Aftermath is a book I didn't want to end. It's written with such compassion that it will help readers heal. A must-read."" ~Cheryl Rainfield, author of Scars and Stained A Children's Book Review pick for one of the Best New Young Adult Books, November 2016"

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Author:   Clara Kensie
Publisher:   Adams Media Corporation
Imprint:   Adams Media Corporation
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.374kg
ISBN:  

9781440598708


ISBN 10:   1440598703
Pages:   282
Publication Date:   01 November 2016
Recommended Age:   From 14 to 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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For all of us who have watched the chilling news of kidnapped females rescued and thought 'There but for the grace of God' and 'How do they go on?' ... here is the answer fully imagined, exquisitely written, ultimately triumphant. You will cry all the way through this story but you will not put it down. ~Jennifer Echols, award-winning author of Going Too Far Kensie deftly explores what happens after the supposedly happy ending of a nightmare. But nothing is as simple as it seems-not even the truth. ~April Henry, author of The Girl I Used to Be; Girl, Stolen; and The Night She Disappeared A captivating story of self-(re)discovery, Clara Kensie's Aftermath introduces us to Charlotte, a sixteen-year-old girl trying hard to reclaim her place in a family decimated by her kidnapping four years earlier. Charlotte wants only to catch up to her twin Alexa and live out all the plans they'd made as children, but finds the journey back to 'normal' is not only hers to take. Charlotte is a heroine to cheer for ... with gut-twisting bravery and raw honesty, she takes us through that journey-back to the unspeakable tortures she endured in captivity and forward to how those years scarred her family, leaving us intensely hopeful and confident that she will not merely survive, but triumph. ~Patty Blount, author of Some Boys; Send; TMI; and Nothing Left to Burn Delving deep into the darkness of abduction and its 'Aftermath,' Kensie takes us on an unflinching journey of healing, courage, and triumph of the human spirit. Heartbreaking, yet stubbornly hopeful. ~Sonali Dev, author of A Bollywood Affair and The Bollywood Bride Aftermath is a timely, powerful portrait of hope amid tragedy, strength amid brokenness, and the healing power of forgiveness. ~Erica O'Rourke, award-winning author of the Torn trilogy and the Dissonance series


Charlotte's bravery will inspire readers. Her ongoing struggle to confront the horror of what she's endured rings true, and her recovery process could provide therapeutic reading for rape survivors. Teens who revel in worst-case scenario stories like Natasha Preston's The Cellar and Kevin Brooks's The Bunker Diary will enjoy the shocking plot twists. --School Library Journal A gut-wrenching, emotional tale of a teen who is found after being abducted. There's...also a ray of hope in this story. This makes this book stand out among the others out there. Charlotte goes from being a victim of horrific abuse to a survivor. The ending chapter is perfect. A story of hope and the power of love. --YA Books Central Kensie writes a powerful novel about the will to survive under terrifying circumstances and the impact of a kidnapping-and its aftermath .. .The cast of supporting characters is well developed and strong ... .Give this to readers who love gripping, heart-wrenching tales of hope and survival. VOYA Magazine


Kensie writes a powerful novel about the will to survive under terrifying circumstances and the impact of a kidnapping-and its aftermath .. .The cast of supporting characters is well developed and strong ... .Give this to readers who love gripping, heart-wrenching tales of hope and survival. * VOYA Magazine * Charlotte's bravery will inspire readers. Her ongoing struggle to confront the horror of what she's endured rings true, and her recovery process could provide therapeutic reading for rape survivors. Teens who revel in worst-case scenario stories like Natasha Preston's The Cellar and Kevin Brooks's The Bunker Diary will enjoy the shocking plot twists. --School Library Journal A gut-wrenching, emotional tale of a teen who is found after being abducted. There's...also a ray of hope in this story. This makes this book stand out among the others out there. Charlotte goes from being a victim of horrific abuse to a survivor. The ending chapter is perfect. A story of hope and the power of love. --YA Books Central


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Clara Kensie is the author of Aftermath, a Simon & Schuster book.

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