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First place winner of the Idaho Author Awards for Young Adult Fiction and Ebook Fiction.
Sam expected a new phone for her birthday. Instead, she got an old leather diary that was supposed to be some kind of heirloom. So, she wrote something snarky in it about the really, really great gift and tossed it aside. What was even the point of all those blank pages and no keyboard? Later, she noticed someone else was writing in the diary every day. First, she thought it was her dad, who gave her the awesome gift in the first place. He was playing a trick on her and pretending to be some girl from a hundred years ago. Like she was going to believe that? Then one night she happened to see words forming across the page one letter at a time and the next thing she knew she was standing on top of her bed like rug sharks were circling below and she so had to text Hailey if she could just stop biting her fingers.
Sam expected a new phone for her birthday. Instead, she got an old leather diary that was supposed to be some kind of heirloom. So, she wrote something snarky in it about the really, really great gift and tossed it aside. What was even the point of all those blank pages and no keyboard? Later, she noticed someone else was writing in the diary every day. First, she thought it was her dad, who gave her the awesome gift in the first place. He was playing a trick on her and pretending to be some girl from a hundred years ago. Like she was going to believe that? Then one night she happened to see words forming across the page one letter at a time and the next thing she knew she was standing on top of her bed like rug sharks were circling below and she so had to text Hailey if she could just stop biting her fingers.
- GenresYoung Adult
192 pages, Paperback
First published June 24, 2015
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About the author
Rick Just
26 books17 followersI am a native Idahoan who grew up on a ranch along the Blackfoot River. I am a former Marine, a whitewater kayaker, a sculptor, a sports car buff and the alpha male of my mutt pack.
As a student, I served as editor of Boise State University's nationally acclaimed literary magazine, cold-drill. My undergraduate degree from BSU is in English/Communication. I also have a Masters of Public Administration from Boise State.
During Idaho's Centennial, I wrote and produced the official Centennial radio series, "Idaho Snapshots," which aired daily on stations statewide. The program won the Governor's Take Pride in Idaho award and was honored in the national Take Pride in America program. My book of the same name contains about half the programs from the radio series.
My young adult books, Wizard Chase , Wizard Girl and Wizards' End are one, two and three of the Wizards Trilogy. My adult novel Keeping Private Idaho takes a wry look at the xenophobia that occasionally pops up in the Gem State. I was the editor of "100 Years, Idaho and its Parks" the centennial history of Idaho's state parks system.
I am the past president of the Presto Preservation Association and the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals. I have served on the boards of the Learning Lab and ANSER Charter School and am a member of the Idaho Writers Guild.
As a student, I served as editor of Boise State University's nationally acclaimed literary magazine, cold-drill. My undergraduate degree from BSU is in English/Communication. I also have a Masters of Public Administration from Boise State.
During Idaho's Centennial, I wrote and produced the official Centennial radio series, "Idaho Snapshots," which aired daily on stations statewide. The program won the Governor's Take Pride in Idaho award and was honored in the national Take Pride in America program. My book of the same name contains about half the programs from the radio series.
My young adult books, Wizard Chase , Wizard Girl and Wizards' End are one, two and three of the Wizards Trilogy. My adult novel Keeping Private Idaho takes a wry look at the xenophobia that occasionally pops up in the Gem State. I was the editor of "100 Years, Idaho and its Parks" the centennial history of Idaho's state parks system.
I am the past president of the Presto Preservation Association and the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals. I have served on the boards of the Learning Lab and ANSER Charter School and am a member of the Idaho Writers Guild.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
November 9, 2017
A teen story. Well written, unexpected twists and turns. Interesting conclusion. Even as an adult, I enjoyed the book. I received this book as a Goodreads Giveaway, I thank the author for sharing the book with me. I wish I hadn't waited so long in reading it.
October 23, 2018
Enjoyable read.
Had not read this author before, but was pleasantly surprised. Likable characters, a smooth plot, and well written. Only bad thing was that it ended too soon. Recommended.
Had not read this author before, but was pleasantly surprised. Likable characters, a smooth plot, and well written. Only bad thing was that it ended too soon. Recommended.
July 17, 2023
Moral of the story: Get vaccinated
Just kidding🤣 this book is awesome. This was my second time reading it and I was on the edge of my seat through all of it even though I knew exactly what was going to happen
Just kidding🤣 this book is awesome. This was my second time reading it and I was on the edge of my seat through all of it even though I knew exactly what was going to happen
January 4, 2016
This book is obviously meant for younger readers and centers around two teenage best friends. One is focused on makeup and one is disappointed in her birthday gift of a diary. The adventure that diary takes them on through the writing of a relative from the past.
In compliance with FTC guidelines, I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
In compliance with FTC guidelines, I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
January 30, 2016
This is great read for the YA audience (and those who enjoy a quick YA read). I really liked the history entwined within the plot (which was captivating). I couldn't put it down. Clean and well-written.
June 10, 2018
4.5 stars. I thought this was a pretty neat story. I won the book through Goodreads Giveaways, and based on my previous experiences with GR wins, I set my expectations kind of low. I was pleasantly surprised and pleased with this one. Clever ending, too.
October 19, 2016
Great history, fun premise, and characters that you can believe in.
December 3, 2015
I really enjoyed this book. The surprise ending made the whole book worthwhile reading.
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