| The Secret Thief Contributor(s): Jaeger, Judith (Author) |
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ISBN: 1933016280 ISBN-13: 9781933016283 Publisher: Behler Publications OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2006 Annotation: Connie Grey's life has always been a balancing act between perfection and secret rebellion. Being the obedient and devoted daughter to her controlling mother, a straight-A student and champion distance runner has taken its toll on her by way of a chronic ulcer and kleptomania. Newly graduated from college, Connie longs for a future she can claim as her own, one that holds a sense of normalcy and love. But in order to move forward, she must first face the startling facts about her life. A summer with her grandmother in Green Hill, New Hampshire provides the perfect backdrop for Connie's ultimate encounter with her past. As she helps pack up the family homestead for a move, she uncovers a family secret long hidden away. However, things aren't always what they seem, and as Connie uncovers shocking secrets about her relationship with her mother, she comes to a disquieting understanding of what is at stake i |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Family Life - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2005933115 |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.65 lbs) 204 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - New England - Geographic Orientation - New Hampshire - Seasonal - Summer - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Connie Grey, the perfect daughter, obedient and devoted to her controlling mother, is a straight-A student and a champion distance runner. She also has a chronic stomach ulcer, a good sense of humor and kleptomania. A summer helping her grandmother move sheds a disturbing light on Connie's life that will leave Connie wondering how well she knows her mother. |