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Gr 9 Up—Where other people flee the death and destruction of a natural disaster, Charlotte's dad packs his bags to head toward the epicenter of the crisis. Her father is a journalist who covers the world's worst catastrophes. He is also the glue that holds their small family together. Whenever he leaves for an assignment, the distance between Charlotte and her stoic Russian mother becomes an uncrossable chasm. During these absences, the teen depends on her friendships to help distract and comfort her. When Charlotte's father disap...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

High-school senior Charlotte idolizes her father, a journalist who "specializes in devastation," traveling to places that have been rava...Log In or Sign Up to Read More