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Tender

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Valerie Hobbs' Tender creates a realistic story in the form of Liv, who has lived with her beloved grandmother all her life. When her grandmother dies and she's turned over to a gruff, unknown father, she finds an overwhelming number of changes affects her life - and new friendships are formed. Strong in characterization and plot.

When 15-year-old Liv must go to live with the father who deserted her at birth, she feels an anger bordering on apathy toward him. Yet, over time, as she works for him as his "tender" on his abalone boat, the bruise that is their love for one another - - deeply sore and oh-so-tender still after all these years - - begins to heal, and a tender relationship is born. Hobbs has written a powerful, poignant novel about a love lost, rediscovered and reclaimed. The voice of Liv, and her initial actings out of rebellion, are right on target for young adults. The writing is vivid, the climax exciting, the characters' changes are believable, and the last line will bring tears to your eyes: a description of a patient, painstaking, tender act that reveals the father's love to be as beautiful as the pearly insides of an abalone shell.

This is one of the best books from Valerie Hobbs. It had a lot of unexpected twists and turns. The book started off fast and made you think before jumping into conclusions. The plot was nicely organized and well written. The characters were interesting and you could picture what they would look like. The wonderful beach setting made you feel like you were actually there, feeling the ocean breeze. Tender explains that no matter what you are going through the best will come out unexpectedly.

Valerie Hobbs is a master of her craft. Her greatest gift, perhaps, is the creation of vivid, memorable characters. This talent is clearly displayed in TENDER. Liv is a struggling, often impulsive teenager with rough, believable edges. Her beloved grandmother has just died, and she is forced to live with the father who deserted her at birth. She doesn't know him. She doesn't want to know him and certainly doesn't want to love him. But she becomes his "tender" on the fishing boat--he's an abalone diver. TENDER is the moving story of a relationship; it's also a powerful story about change, growth, and the power of love. Hobbs is unflinching writer -- she tells her truth and her characters breathe real air. TENDER is for teenagers, but adults will revel in it too.

Meet Liv--a girl who wears all black, including her heavy makeup. She lives in New York City with her Gran, until her Gran dies of heart failure. Now Liv must move to California to live with her estranged father. Her dad is a diver, and eventually brings Liv out on the boat with him to be his tender. Though they struggle with each other on land, out at sea both are comfortable--a surprise to Liv. She begins to learn a lot about her dad, herself, and life. Written entirely in the third person, it occassionally is confusing, but the fast-paced action keeps you moving. Characters fall out of believability at times, but generally are real enough for you to identify with them. Readers will transform right along with Liv as she adjusts to a new life in California with her dad.

Great shape, came in good time, I believe (truth is its was order and received a few months ago so I don't really remember much, however still very please).

I first discovered this book when my brought it home from the library, and since then I kept asking her pick it up from the library so I just decided to buy, it's one of my absolute favorites.

The book I just read was Tender. I would recommend this book to anyone because it is one of my favorite books. It's about this girl Olivia who dresses in all black and judges everybody. She was living with her grandma because her dad had abandoned Liv her entire life since her mom had died. As soon as her grandma dies of a heart attack she has to live with her dad. Eventually living with her dad means that her whole life will have to change.

In my own opinion, Tender, is a detailed, engaging books for teens. It is great for young readers if they like in depth, page turning novels.

Tender is the story of fifteen year old Liv Trager who struggles living her life. Liv's mother passed away when she was just a baby and her father gave her up. She now lives with her adored Gran in New York, who passes away suddenly. Now Liv has to move to California to live with her stern father, Mark, who is practically a stranger.

On top of Liv's new life style, Mark needs Liv to help him out with his abalone diving job. Since his tender broke his arm, he needs Liv to keep tend for him. Once they are at sea, Liv is in control of her father's life. There is no turning back. Will Liv complete her job properly or let her father die?

I <3ed reading this story since Liv kinda reminds me of myself & my friend....our personalities. I was sad at the end, about their realtionship...Do please read this book, if u don't it'll be your own damn fault. Hey i'll even get to say "I told you so!" ENJOY!!!!!! Thanks again Mrs. Hobbs, please do write more books like TENDER.