At Risk
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Rules of Magic comes a “memorable...striking”(Village Voice) novel that vividly portrays an American family shattered by tragedy.
Ivan and Polly Farrell have two bright and talented children. Eight-year-old Charlie has his father's scientific mind. Amanda, eleven, possesses the unusual strength and determination that has made her a promising gymnast. But her strength runs out as she becomes ill—and when she is diagnosed with AIDS, her family must draw on their own strengths as they come face-to-face with their deepest fears.
“Brilliant...explosive...heart-rending.”—Chicago Tribune
“Compelling power...tenderness and perceptiveness.”—The New York Times
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Ivan and Polly Farrell have two bright and talented children. Eight-year-old Charlie has his father's scientific mind. Amanda, eleven, possesses the unusual strength and determination that has made her a promising gymnast. But her strength runs out as she becomes ill—and when she is diagnosed with AIDS, her family must draw on their own strengths as they come face-to-face with their deepest fears.
“Brilliant...explosive...heart-rending.”—Chicago Tribune
“Compelling power...tenderness and perceptiveness.”—The New York Times
At Risk
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Rules of Magic comes a “memorable...striking”(Village Voice) novel that vividly portrays an American family shattered by tragedy.
Ivan and Polly Farrell have two bright and talented children. Eight-year-old Charlie has his father's scientific mind. Amanda, eleven, possesses the unusual strength and determination that has made her a promising gymnast. But her strength runs out as she becomes ill—and when she is diagnosed with AIDS, her family must draw on their own strengths as they come face-to-face with their deepest fears.
“Brilliant...explosive...heart-rending.”—Chicago Tribune
“Compelling power...tenderness and perceptiveness.”—The New York Times
Ivan and Polly Farrell have two bright and talented children. Eight-year-old Charlie has his father's scientific mind. Amanda, eleven, possesses the unusual strength and determination that has made her a promising gymnast. But her strength runs out as she becomes ill—and when she is diagnosed with AIDS, her family must draw on their own strengths as they come face-to-face with their deepest fears.
“Brilliant...explosive...heart-rending.”—Chicago Tribune
“Compelling power...tenderness and perceptiveness.”—The New York Times
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780425165294 |
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Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group |
Publication date: | 11/01/1998 |
Pages: | 272 |
Sales rank: | 494,506 |
Product dimensions: | 5.14(w) x 7.91(h) x 0.69(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |
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