Allison O'Brian on Her Own [Paperback]

Melody Carlson (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 720 pages
• Publisher: Revell
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800719484
• ISBN-13: 978-0800719487
• Shipping Weight: 0.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,025,230 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Melody Carlson has written around 200 books for teens, women and children. That's a lot of books, but mostly she considers herself a "storyteller." Her books range from serious issues like schizophrenia (Finding Alice) to lighter topics like house-flipping (A Mile in My Flip-Flops) but most of the inspiration behind her fiction comes right out of real life. Her young adult novels (Diary of a Teenage Girl, TrueColors etc.) appeal to teenage girls around the world. Her annual Christmas novellas become more popular each year. She's won a number of awards (including the Rita and Gold Medallion) and some of her books have been optioned for film/TV. Carlson has two grown sons and makes her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and yellow Lab dog. To find out more about Melody Carlson, visit her website at http://www.melodycarlson.com/

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars A sure hit for pre-teens, December 26, 2011

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This review is from: Allison O'Brian on Her Own (Allison Chronicles) (Paperback)

I have no doubt that preteen and teen youth will greatly enjoy Melody Carlson's first two stories about Allison O'Brian. Although those teen years are long behind me, I was still swept up into her story, the injustice, the loneliness, her search for home and a place of belonging. This first volume provides plenty of drama and surprises to keep the pages flying by, and Carlson writes with her usual skill that keeps the reader engaged. Allison is a character that teens will relate to, and she's given a realistic portrayal with both flaws and great strengths, from her lies to her courage to set out across the country to uncover the truth about her past. Parents may debate whether the book is sending the right message with Allison's decision to lie and take off without her mother's permission. But at the same time, her actions are understandable in light of her difficult and lonely experiences growing up, and the whole situation makes for some excellent talking points to chat about with your child...while providing great entertainment at the same time. Allison's search for home ultimately leads her into the hands of God, and her journey to belief is wonderful to behold. The volume ends with a court trial that will have you on the edge of your seat, and the cliffhanger that concludes the book will have you wishing to have the next volume in hand!

I highly recommend Allison O'Brian on Her Own, and award it 5 out of 5 stars.

Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.