| Rising Phoenix Contributor(s): Humberd, Melanie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1946446203 ISBN-13: 9781946446206 Publisher: Melanie Humberd OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Physical & Emotional Abuse (see Also Social Themes - Sexual - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance - Young Adult Fiction | Romance - General |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 6" W x 9" (0.60 lbs) 198 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Maggie, a senior in high school, lost her mom to a car accident when she was only eight. Since that time, she has become the punching bag of her drunken father. She makes a plan to escape. She is determined to get out, to get away from this man that has caused her so much pain. Maggie makes the long trek from Missouri to California to try and hide among the large student population of USC. On the bus ride there, she meets Carol. There is an instant, unspoken bond with her that Maggie can't figure out. Maggie makes some new friends, including Carol's grandson Dylan, and eventually makes the choice to trust people again. Unfortunately, for Maggie, you can't trust everyone. Getting away from her abusive father, doesn't mean she is free from all the people that may harm her. Will she ever truly be able to escape her father and the emotional scars of his abuse? Like a phoenix rising from the ashes again and again, Maggie has had her fair share of blows in her life. She has always risen back up against all odds, refusing to give into the bad things that have happened to her. Can she continue to rise back up, or will her past catch up to her? |
Contributor Bio(s): Humberd, Melanie: - Melanie was born in Germany and raised in a military family. She moved around quite often until she was in 7th grade. After her father's retirement, her family moved to Missouri. Recently, Melanie moved out to Olympia, WA to be closer to family. Currently, she is working for a local school district with special needs preschoolers. She is the mom of an amazing, talented 13 year old, Spencer, and is a foster parent. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends that live all over the United States. Rising Phoenix, the first published book from Melanie, has been a bucket list item for her and she is absolutely thrilled to be sharing it with you. Melanie is looking forward to being able to write more novels, including book 2 of Rising Phoenix! |