The resurfacing of Eric Levine, now a beggar, ten years after he disappears after the kidnapping and supposed death of his daughter, serves to bring together three generations of two families scattered across America and Europe. A first novel. 150,000 first printing. $150,000 ad/promo.
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From Publishers Weekly
A well-paced, nicely symmetrical story helps offset the YA feel of this first novel. Even some obvious flaws somehow do not deter the reader, although unnatural dialogue, formulaic turns of plot and a Big Chill ensemble of characters lend an unfortunate predictability to the narrative. The Carlsons and the Levines grew up together on Long Island, linked by memories, shared secrets, unrequited loves and the enduring marriage of editor Annie Carlson to physician Martin Levine. Then one day Annie fleetingly glimpses her brother Eric panhandling in Manhattan, 13 years after he set off on a fruitless quest for his kidnapped daughter, Molly. The other siblings assemble to search for him: Joanna Carlson, single-mother cafe waitress in Colorado; Seth Levine, an unmarried Riviera-based travel writer; and Sara Levine, a ballet teacher who tends her aging parents. Skelton tests credibility by allowing Eric to be found easily in teeming New York, but she maintains interest as Eric puts his guilt to rest; meanwhile, the others resolve long-submerged loves and conflicts. With 1960s echoes of Vietnam and Eastern spirituality providing background detail, the baby boomers cope here with aging parents and difficult offspring?then gather for a rollicking game of Monopoly.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
YA?Annie Levine is surprised and relieved when she sees her brother Eric Carlson panhandling in a New York subway station. She convenes three generations of her and her husband's family together to help him. As the story unfolds, his tragic circumstances come to light. His marriage failed after his daughter, Molly, was kidnapped and presumably murdered. Unable to accept his loss, Eric traveled the country searching for her. He slowly begins to heal, and renews and strengthens other relationships within the family unit. The power of love and values is touchingly demonstrated in this moving story. YAs will shed a few tears over it and identify with several of the characters.?Carol Clark, R.E. Lee High School, Springfield, VA
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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