The Beautiful Lost (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781338111071)

From NY Times bestselling author Luanne Rice, a sweeping story of a girl and boy, both troubled in different ways, who take off on a whirlwind road trip.

Here are three things to know about Maia:1. Ever since her mother left, Maia's struggled with depression -- which once got so bad, she had to go to an institution for a while. She doesn't want to go back.2. Maia's sure that if she finds her mother, if the two of them can talk about whale songs and constellations, then everything will be okay again.3. She's in love with Billy, the handsome, brooding boy who lives in the group home in town. He doesn't seem to know that Maia exists... until now.When Maia sets off on a road trip in search of her mom, Billy unexpectedly comes along. They drive up the East Coast, stopping along the way for lobster rolls and lighthouses. Maia learns that Billy has dark secrets of his own -- and wants to outrun his past, too. But what will the future hold if they reach their destination?From internationally bestselling author Luanne Rice, this is a sweeping, stunning story about the surprising directions our hearts can take.

Author: Luanne Rice
ISBN-10: 1338111078
ISBN-13: 9781338111071
Publisher: Point
Language: English
Published: 06/27/2017
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.80w x 1.00d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 10
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 188542 / Beautiful Lost


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2017
School Library Journal 06/01/2017
Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2017 - Reviewed - More Editing Needed
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 pg. 158 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed