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Hawes, Louise

Waiting for Christopher

224 pp. | Candlewick | May, 2002 | Trade ISBN 0-7636-1371-1 $$15.99
(2) YA When fourteen-year-old Feena witnesses an abusive mother abandoning her toddler, Feena reacts impulsively and runs off with the boy. This is a different take on the teenage-parent story, but one that similarly explores the complex realities of being responsible for a child. In this poignant story of loss and longing, the tension is palpable, Feena's character is well developed, and the narrative voice is engaging.
Reviewer: Kitty Flynn | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2002

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