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Misfit McCabe
As summer was coming to and end, accidentally burning down a shed became the least of 14 year old, Katie McCabe's problems. Having lost her mother when she was just a baby, Katie was shattered to learn that her father was seriously ill. Hustled off to live with Uncle Charley while her father was hospitalized, Katie struggles with accepting her changing life. On her first day in town, she meets Harvey Jr., and they quickly become adversaries. As the warfare between Katie and Harvey escalates, involving trips to the vice principal's office, cheating, lies, and vandalism, she battles homesickness and fear that her life could be changing forever.
179 pages, Paperback
First published November 15, 2007
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July 15, 2012
Book Title: "Misfit McCabe” & “Nowhere Feels Like Home”
Author: L.K. Gardner-Griffie
Published By: Shanlian Wordlit Press
Age Recommended: 14+
Reviewed By: Kitty Bullard
Raven Rating: 5
Review: L.K. Gardner-Griffie is a profound writer that knows teenagers so well! Both of her novels address very real issues of teenagers today and her heroine, Katie McCabe is fantastic. These books make for a great read for youngsters 14 and older. Both, Pearson Prize, Teen Choice Award winners they are by far some of the best, realistic teen novels I have read.
Author: L.K. Gardner-Griffie
Published By: Shanlian Wordlit Press
Age Recommended: 14+
Reviewed By: Kitty Bullard
Raven Rating: 5
Review: L.K. Gardner-Griffie is a profound writer that knows teenagers so well! Both of her novels address very real issues of teenagers today and her heroine, Katie McCabe is fantastic. These books make for a great read for youngsters 14 and older. Both, Pearson Prize, Teen Choice Award winners they are by far some of the best, realistic teen novels I have read.
February 15, 2011
This definitely appealed to the teen girl in me, McCabe had real feeling that were understandable and difficult, from the moment her father died the tears for me just steam rolled down, i really sympathised with her and i understood what she was going to and that line i knew i didnt need to get their love i already had it...wow so strong powerful.
the writing was ok not great and some parts were a bit dated but a good read
the writing was ok not great and some parts were a bit dated but a good read
April 14, 2012
A story brimming with all the right ingredients for that ‘awkward’ age: growing up, relationships, finding a place in the world…
Packed with action from the start, this well written tale will have readers wanting to turn the pages.
I particularly liked the underlying humour, although mixed with a seriousness that borders the disturbing events, it shines enough to give us a glimpse of the true identity of the heroine…one to like and champion.
Certainly one for those ‘in-between’.
Packed with action from the start, this well written tale will have readers wanting to turn the pages.
I particularly liked the underlying humour, although mixed with a seriousness that borders the disturbing events, it shines enough to give us a glimpse of the true identity of the heroine…one to like and champion.
Certainly one for those ‘in-between’.
August 29, 2011
A great book! YA or not, you'll enjoy Misfit McCabe.
August 3, 2011
My daughter really related to the character of Katie. I haven't yet read this book, but it was a page-turner for my daughter and prompted some great mother/daughter discussions between us.
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June 23, 2013Awesome read! Katie is a fantastic character and it's a really well written book! Loved it :)
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