Description: One Thing Stolen by Beth Kephart Something is not right with Nadia Cara, she finds herself trapped by her own obsessions and following the trail of an elusive Italian boy whom only she has seen. Can Nadia be rescued or will she simply lose herself altogether? FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Something is not right with Nadia Cara. While spending a year in Florence, Italy, shes become a thief. She has secrets. And when she tries to speak, the words seem far away. Nadia finds herself trapped by her own obsessions and following the trail of an elusive Italian boy whom only she has seen. Can Nadia be rescued or will she simply lose herself altogether?Set against the backdrop of a glimmering city, One Thing Stolen is an exploration of obsession, art and a rare neurological disorder. It is a celebration of language, beauty, imagination and the salvation of love. Author Biography Beth Kephart is the author of more than a dozen books, including the National Book Award finalist A Slant of Sun, as well as many critically acclaimed novels for young adults including House of Dance, Nothing but Ghosts, The Heart Is Not a Size, You Are My Only, Small Damages, and Going Over. In addition to being a National Book Award finalist, Kephart is a winner of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts fiction grant, a National Endowment for the Arts grant, a Leeway grant, a Pew Fellowships in the Arts grant, and the Speakeasy Poetry Prize, among other honors. Kepharts essays are frequently anthologized, she has judged numerous competitions, and she has taught workshops to all ages at many institutions. She also teaches advanced creative nonfiction at the University of Pennsylvania. Review "An atmospheric and highly original story of mental illness, loss, and love."--Amazon.coms Omnivoracious"An enigmatic, atmospheric, and beautifully written tale."--Booklist, starred review"Kepharts artful novel attests to the power of love and beauty to thrive even in the most devastating of circumstances."-School Library Journal"Lyrical. will appeal to readers who enjoy sophisticated works of fiction."-VOYA: Voice of Youth Advocates"One Thing Stolen is a masterwork-a nest of beauty and loss, a flood of passion so sweet one can taste it. This is no ordinary book. It fits into no box It is its own box-its own language." --Printz award winner A.S. King"One Thing Stolen will entrance readers."--Book Page"Rivetingly captures the destructive effects of mental and physical illness on a likable, sweet-natured teen."--Kirkus Reviews"Takes readers to the heart of Florence and mental illness."--Shelf Awareness Prizes Commended for Tayshas Reading 2016 Commended for Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) (Fiction) 2015 Review Quote "Takes readers to the heart of Florence and mental illness."--Shelf Awareness -- - Details ISBN1452128316 Author Beth Kephart Pages 272 Publisher Chronicle Books ISBN-10 1452128316 ISBN-13 9781452128313 Format Hardcover Imprint Chronicle Books Place of Publication San Francisco Country of Publication United States Media Book DEWEY 813.6 Short Title 1 THING STOLEN Language English Residence PA UK Release Date 2015-04-07 Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-04-07 NZ Release Date 2015-04-07 US Release Date 2015-04-07 Audience Teenage / Young adult Audience Age 14 AU Release Date 2015-04-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:93679306;
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Book Title: One Thing Stolen
Item Height: 215mm
Item Width: 154mm
Author: Beth Kephart
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: Mental Health
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Publication Year: 2015
Genre: Children & Young Adults
Item Weight: 430g
Number of Pages: 272 Pages