Talent
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5.0 • 1 Rating
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
Sandee Mason is convinced her life will change if she can just win applause for her talents-whatever they may be. She can't wait to accomplish something after living in the shadow of her big brother, Bri, who disappeared in Afghanistan months earlier, leaving Sandee craving the same attention the whole town is giving him even as she wrestles with feelings of loss. When her high school drama department puts on the play Oklahoma!, she knows that now is her chance to step out and be noticed. What will she learn about herself as she reaches out to the world?
Customer Reviews
TALENT
Although Goodwin’s book initially seems to have been written for teens, the thought-provoking messages also hit home with adults. The journey a young girl takes after her older brother is killed while serving in Afghanistan engages her ability to identify right actions and initiates the courage to carry through.
I find myself admiring the main character’s social maturity and her emotional growth as she interacts with peers, her drama teacher and her parents. Goodwin demonstrates her knowledge of teens by creating a variety of believable characters. This book is a good read for both teens and adults.