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by Carol Lynch Williams
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Thewanderingjew
Thewanderingjew rated it 14 years ago
I could not put this young adult novel down, after reading the first few pages. The subject matter is definitely riveting. The tension is palpable as the story moves toward its climax. This author has done a masterful job of getting inside the head of a child who is filled with a sense of responsibi...
ahoffman1979
ahoffman1979 rated it 14 years ago
Great concept but uneven executionIn Williams' MILES FROM ORDINARY, thirteen-year-old Lacey just wants a normal day. Since her aunt left a year ago, Lacey has been forced to take care of her mentally ill mother by herself. In an attempt to gain some freedom and some income for both of them, Lacey ge...
Karin's Book Nook
Karin's Book Nook rated it 14 years ago
Lacey is filled with excitement and anxiety. Today is the first day of her volunteer job at the public library and her mother's first day as a checker at Winn-Dixie. Lacey can't wait to have some time out of the house - some time for herself.Lacey has been the sole caretaker of her mother ever sin...
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