Destiny, Rewritten

This sweet contemporary story about poetry, family, and determining your own destiny is perfect for fans of books by Wendy Mass, Joan Bauer, Sharon Creech, and Rebecca Stead. Eleven-year-old Emily Elizabeth Davis has never met her father, so when a book of poetry with his name in it goes missing, Emily and her friends search all over their hometown of Berkeley, California, hoping to track it down. Meanwhile, even though her English-professor mother insists that Emily is destined to become a poet (she named her after Emily Dickinson!), Emily secretly corresponds with her idol, romance writer Danielle Steel. As Publishers Weekly says, "Fitzmaurice''s story deftly mingles Dickinson, Danielle Steel, a budding crush, and protesting tree sitters while maintaining suspense that leads to a satisfying ending."

About the author

Kathryn Fitzmaurice once received a book that was inscribed with the prediction that she might become a famous poet like Emily Dickinson. She became a writer for young readers instead, and her very first novel, The Year the Swallows Came Early, has received many honors and accolades. She lives in Monarch Beach, California, with her husband, sons, and faithful canine writing companion, Holly.

Product details

• Authors: Kathryn Fitzmaurice
• Publisher: Tegen, Katherine
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.03.2015
• EAN: 9780061625039
• ISBN: 978-0-06-162503-9
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 194 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION: Readers / Beginner, JUVENILE FICTION: Mysteries & Detective Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Love & Romance, JUVENILE FICTION: Readers / Chapter Books, JUVENILE FICTION: Poetry (see also Stories in Verse) *, JUVENILE FICTION: Business, Careers, Occupations, JUVENILE FICTION: Stories in Verse (see also Poetry), JUVENILE FICTION: Books & Libraries, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Stepfamilies