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Teen Fiction - Adventure & Survival, Teen Fiction - Choices & Transitions, Teen Fiction - Girls & Young Women, Teen Fiction - Romance & Friendship, Teen Fiction - Fantasy

Gift

by Andrea J. Buchanan
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Overview

Daisy has an electrifying secret that could save her life—or kill herHigh school sophomore Daisy Jones is just trying to get by unnoticed. It doesn’t help that she’s the new girl at school, lives in a trailer park, and doesn’t even own a cell phone. But there’s a good reason for all that: Daisy has a secret, unpredictable power—one only her best friend, Danielle, knows about.  Despite her “gift” (or is it a curse?), Daisy’s doing a good job of fitting in, and a gorgeous senior named Kevin even seems interested in her! But when Daisy tries to help Vivi, a mysterious classmate in a crisis, she soon discovers that her new friend has a secret of her own. Now Daisy and her friends must deal with chilling dreams and messages from the beyond. Can Daisy channel the power she’s always tried to hide, before it’s too late? Extra features include:•   A short graphic novel telling Vivi’s story•   Danielle’s journal, revealing her deepest thoughts •   Lyrics and video links for Kevin's music (songs composed by Fredrik Larsson, otherwise known as YouTube sensation FreddeGredde)

About the Author, Andrea J. Buchanan

Andrea J. Buchanan is a New York Times bestselling author whose latest book is the multimedia young adult novel Gift, published by Open Road Integrated Media. Her other work includes the internationally bestselling The Daring Book for Girls and seven other books. Before becoming a writer, Andi trained as a pianist, earning a bachelor of music degree in piano performance from the Boston Conservatory of Music and a master’s degree from the San Francisco Conservatory. Her last recital was at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. She lives with her family in Philadelphia. Visit her at www.andibuchanan.com and www.openroadmedia.com.

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Editorials

School Library Journal

Gr 5–8—Supercharged with an electrical power so strong she can short out any electronic device in her vicinity, Daisy must maintain constant control over her "gift." Sent one day by her teacher to check on a classmate's failure to return from the bathroom, she discovers Vivi nearly passed out from an apparent suicide attempt, babbling about it being the only way to be with Patrick again. So begins a ghost story and a rocky alliance between Vivi, Daisy, and her friend Danielle. Through a series of shared dreams/nightmares, Daisy and Danielle discover that they and Vivi share a tragic past. Coinciding with the appearance of the dreams, Patrick, the spirit who Vivi believes has been her protector since she was little, begins to appear and communicate with Daisy and Danielle. From the dreams, ghostly visits, and a little historical research, they discover that Patrick was a serial killer from the girls' past lives. He is drawn by Daisy's gift and his previous relationship to her and plans to use her power to increase his own to possess one of the girls. Despite its promise as a super-girl vs. evil ghost thriller, the plot drags with unproductive dialogue and unnecessary additions. One clever twist at the end does little to make up for the predictable, fiery climax. Strictly an additional purchase.—Cary Frostick, Mary Riley Styles Public Library, Falls Church, VA

Book Details

Published
July 10, 2012
Publisher
Open Road Integrated Media LLC
Pages
326
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781453220238

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