Misfit McCabe
by LK Gardner-Griffie
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Author: LK Gardner-GriffieEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-02-03
ISBN: 1435704053
Number of pages: 179
Publisher: Lulu.com
Book Reviews of Misfit McCabe
Book Review: Misfit McCabe - A Hallmark Movie Waiting to Happen
Summary: 5 Stars
First things first, in case you are wondering whether I have any relation to the author, I am married to her. She gets the Griffie part of her name from me. I want to also thank Mr. Yarbrough for posting his review of Misfit McCabe because I felt like I couldn't post a review until someone else had. If I posted one first, it would simply have been discounted because "I'm the husband and HAVE to say nice things."
Actually, that's not true. When it comes to writing, LK Gardner-Griffie would rather have an honest assessment than fluff comments like, "I really liked it." Since I'm not much of a reader, I had to ask to read the book while she was working on the final stages of getting it ready for distribution. I'll admit, I asked out of curiosity because I wanted to see what she was spending so much time working on. Well, let me tell you, I read the first chapter that night and had to finish the book the next day. I couldn't put it down.
Misfit McCabe is the story of 14 year old, Katie McCabe and how she handles the circumstances that life has dealt her, as well as the consequences of the choices she has made. When she ends up being sent to live with her uncle and some cousins, Katie struggles with anger about the situation, but doesn't really have too much time to focus on that because she makes an enemy her first day in town. Through a series of one-ups-manship retaliation, the battle between Katie and Harvey Jr. escalates to a dangerous degree and ultimately puts Katie in peril.
Why I think this is a good book? You are drawn into the story from page one, and the action continues throughout the book. It is easy to visualize what is happening and you can connect with the characters no matter what age you are. Katie is dealing with real-life situations that any teenager could be facing and deals with them in a realistic fashion.
When I finished the book, my first thought was what a wonderful Hallmark movie this would make, or when I was younger, an After-School Special (I don't know whether they still make those or not.) That's how clearly the words come to life.
This is a great coming of age story, which is a must read for everyone.
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The flames shot to the side as Katie beat them with a branch. The intense heat of the fire caused sweat to drip into her eyes and her lungs burned from the smoke. Katie was losing the battle against the fire and could only hope that help would be there soon. The fire department quickly put out the flames and Katie was appalled by the destruction she had accidentally caused. This had to be the worst day of her life. Little did she know it was only the start.Teens Books
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