Torn Away
by Jennifer Brown
Synopsis from Goodreads:
Born and raised in the Midwest, Jersey Cameron knows all about tornadoes. Or so she thinks. When her town is devastated by a twister, Jersey survives -- but loses her mother, her young sister, and her home. As she struggles to overcome her grief, she's sent to live with her only surviving relatives: first her biological father, then her estranged grandparents.
In an unfamiliar place, Jersey faces a reality she's never considered before -- one in which her mother wasn't perfect, and neither were her grandparents, but they all loved her just the same. Together, they create a new definition of family. And that's something no tornado can touch.
In an unfamiliar place, Jersey faces a reality she's never considered before -- one in which her mother wasn't perfect, and neither were her grandparents, but they all loved her just the same. Together, they create a new definition of family. And that's something no tornado can touch.
My Review:
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
Jersey Cameron is your typical teenager living in Midwest America,
when one day a devastating tornado tears through her town leaving behind mass
destruction and loss of lives. Among the
deaths were her mother and step-sister, leaving Jersey grieving and dealing with
feelings of guilt. Her grief and despair
are compounded even more when her step-father dumps her with biological alcoholic
father and his crazy, psychotic family. Things only get worse from there
leaving Jersey homeless and no family to turn to….or so she thought.
Torn Away by
Jennifer Brown is a beautiful, well-written novel that eloquently captured the
reality of surviving a massive tornado, dealing with the aftermath and the grief
of losing loved ones. Not only is it a story of loss, it is also a story of overcoming
the feelings of despair even when you think it could not get any worse. It is also a story about family and the love
that comes from having a family that truly is in your heart. The story grabbed hold of me from the first
page and didn't let go until the last page.
This one touched me like no other
and stirred so many emotions within me. I highly recommend having a box of tissues
nearby as you’re more than likely going to need them. This story will resonate with you long after
you finish reading it and you will definitely re-evaluate your life and re-determine
what really is important to you.
Product Details
- Age Range: 12 and up
- Grade Level: 7 and up
- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (May 6, 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0316245534
- ISBN-13: 978-0316245531
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