I'll Be There - Softcover

Goldberg Sloan, Holly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0316122769 ISBN 13: 9780316122764

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2012

Synopsis

Emily Bell believes in destiny. To her, being forced to sing a solo in the church choir--despite her average voice--is fate: because it's while she's singing that she first sees Sam. At first sight, they are connected.Sam Border wishes he could escape, but there's nowhere for him to run. He and his little brother, Riddle, have spent their entire lives constantly uprooted by their unstable father. That is, until Sam sees Emily. That's when everything changes.As Sam and Riddle are welcomed into the Bells' lives, they witness the warmth and protection of a family for the first time. But when tragedy strikes, they're left fighting for survival in the desolate wilderness, and wondering if they'll ever find a place where they can belong. Beautifully written and emotionally profound, I'll Be There is a gripping story that explores the complexities of teenage passions, friendships, and loyalties.

I'LL BE THERE has 14 publishers:
U.S.A. / Little, Brown
England/Picadilly Press
Brazilian Portuguese / Novo Conceito
German / Arena Verlag
Hebrew / Kinneret
Dutch / Querido
French / Gallimard
Simplified Chinese / Hachette-Pheonix
Swedish / B. Wahlstroms
Finland / WSOY
Spanish / Ediciones SM
Catalan / Cruilla
Korean / GaeAm NaMu
Turkish / Detay Yayincilik

It has been honored with:

* The Children's Literature Council of Southern California 2012 Award for Best YA Fiction
* YALSA Best Books for Young Adults (2012)
* A Los Angeles Library Best Book For Teens (2012)
* Milwaukee County Teen Book Finalist (2011)
* Chicago Public Library Best of the Best (2012)
* Field Family Foundation Teen Author Pick --  Free Public Library Philadelphia 2011
* Rahn Emanuel's Reader - Chiciago Public Library Teen Book for July 2012
* Finalist State of South Dakota -- Teen Book of the year 2012-2013
* Finalist State of Missouri -- Teen Book of the Year 2012-2013
* Finalist State of Arkansas -- Teen Book of the Year 2012 - 2013

About this title

About the Author:

Holly Goldberg Sloan is the author of the acclaimed I'll Be There and Counting by 7s, and has written and directed a number of successful family feature films. She was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and spent her childhood living in California; the Netherlands; Istanbul; Washington, DC; and Oregon. The mother of two sons, Holly lives with her husband in Santa Monica, California.

Review:

A 2012 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults BookA 2011 Los Angeles Public Library Best of YA BookA 2011 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best BookA Colorado Blue Spruce Book Award NomineeA South Dakota Young Adult Reading Program BookA Connecticut Teen Nutmeg Award NomineeA Washington Evergreen YA Book Award NomineeA Missouri Gateway Award NomineeA Holland Golden List Award Winner

* "Illustrates how we are all connected in big and small, positive and negative ways....[This] riveting story will keep readers interested and guessing until the end."―School Library Journal, starred review

* "[A] life-affirming exploration of the subtleties of love, compassion, and relationships. . . . Like the song it was named for, this book is hard to get out of your head."
―The Horn Book, starred review

* "Sloan builds characters rich with depth and realism.... A terrific read, quick to capture the audience, this book will make readers sing the melody in their hearts."―VOYA, starred review

"[Sloan] has fashioned a cast of memorable characters with compelling stories and relationships."―Kirkus Reviews

"Sam and Riddle are wonderfully appealing characters that readers will root for....A highly suspenseful read with a dynamic, cinematic quality that keeps the pages turning to the satisfying conclusion."―Booklist

"Sloan delivers a cinematic, psychologically nuanced first novel...[and] excels at crafting memorable characters and relationships."―Publishers Weekly

About this edition

• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0316122769
• ISBN 13: 9780316122764
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416