The Homecoming

(Paperback)

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Forced to return to his estranged family, John discovers how hard it is to truly go home. A new, emotional novel from Stacie Ramey, the author of The Sister Pact They say you can never go home-and John's about to find out just how true that is. John's mother kicked him out of the house when she couldn't handle his anger, and John's spent the last few years bouncing between relatives. But after his last scrape with the law, there's nowhere for him to go but home. Starting senior year at a new high school and fitting into the family that shut him out is a challenge. And it's all that John can do to keep from turning back to bad habits. Lacrosse training helps him focus. As does Emily, the girl next door. She's sweet and smart, and makes him think his heart may finally be healing. Maybe he's ready to trust again. But tragedy has a way of finding John, and he must decide between saving his family or saving himself.

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"A stirring close-up of a family haunted by emotional trauma" - Kirkus Reviews
"The overall message of relying on family and friends for support is clear, and John's pain and confusion are palpable... the male point of view distinguishes it in a field crowded with girls' perspectives. VERDICT A solid addition to YA collections." - School Library Journal
"This engaging story will appeal to all readers and will help troubled teens realize that there can be help out there for what's going on in their lives." - School Library Connection
"Ramey has penned a rare raw, emotion-packed romance from a male perspective, with themes of empowerment and self-actualization..." - Booklist

Author Bio

Stacie Ramey attended the University of Florida, where she majored in communication sciences and Penn State, where she received a master's degree in speech pathology. She lives in Wellington, Florida, with her husband, three children, and two rescue dogs. Visit stacieramey.com.