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Mass Market Paperback $7.99

Sep 09, 2004 | 256 Pages | Young Adult

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    About Up Country

    A 100 “Best of the Best” ALA Best Books for Young Adults of the Last 25 Years, Up Country is a heart-wrenching, powerful story from an exceptionally talented writer. 

    Carl knows he’s playing with fire every time he fixes up a stolen car stereo to resell. But he needs the money; how else is he going to get away from his boozing mom and her endless parade of classy guys? Then one night his mother’s drinking gets out of control and Carl’s plan to get himself a decent life takes a nosedive. Sent to live with distant relatives far away from the life he has always known, Carl is faced with a decision: run away and stick with The Plan, or come up with a new one…fast.





    About Up Country

    A 100 “Best of the Best” ALA Best Books for Young Adults of the Last 25 Years, Up Country is a heart-wrenching, powerful story from an exceptionally talented writer. 

    Carl knows he’s playing with fire every time he fixes up a stolen car stereo to resell. But he needs the money; how else is he going to get away from his boozing mom and her endless parade of classy guys? Then one night his mother’s drinking gets out of control and Carl’s plan to get himself a decent life takes a nosedive. Sent to live with distant relatives far away from the life he has always known, Carl is faced with a decision: run away and stick with The Plan, or come up with a new one…fast.





    About Up Country

    A 100 “Best of the Best” ALA Best Books for Young Adults of the Last 25 Years, Up Country is a heart-wrenching, powerful story from an exceptionally talented writer. 

    Carl knows he’s playing with fire every time he fixes up a stolen car stereo to resell. But he needs the money; how else is he going to get away from his boozing mom and her endless parade of classy guys? Then one night his mother’s drinking gets out of control and Carl’s plan to get himself a decent life takes a nosedive. Sent to live with distant relatives far away from the life he has always known, Carl is faced with a decision: run away and stick with The Plan, or come up with a new one…fast.





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    About Alden R. Carter

    Alden R. Carter (www.aldencarter.com) is an award-winning author of nine novels, twenty books of nonfiction, and six picture books. His books for young adults include ALA Best Books for Young Adults Bull Catcher and Between a Rock and a Hard Place…. More about Alden R. Carter

    About Alden R. Carter

    Alden R. Carter (www.aldencarter.com) is an award-winning author of nine novels, twenty books of nonfiction, and six picture books. His books for young adults include ALA Best Books for Young Adults Bull Catcher and Between a Rock and a Hard Place…. More about Alden R. Carter

    About Alden R. Carter

    Alden R. Carter (www.aldencarter.com) is an award-winning author of nine novels, twenty books of nonfiction, and six picture books. His books for young adults include ALA Best Books for Young Adults Bull Catcher and Between a Rock and a Hard Place…. More about Alden R. Carter

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Mass Market Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Speak
    Sep 09, 2004 | 256 Pages | 4-3/16 x 6-3/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780142402436

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Speak
    Sep 09, 2004 | 256 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9781101659915

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $23.00
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Feb 20, 2018 | 459 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780525596523

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    Praise

    Praise for Up Country…

    “A strong central character…a well-placed, believable plot.”—School Library Journal

    “Carl’s…turnabout is convincing enough to sustain the story’s power.”—Booklist

    “Gripping, satisfying, and heart-wrenching–another winner from a talented writer.”—Voya

    “A powerful story, memorably told.”—Kirkus Reviews  

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