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The Wrong Way HomeKindle Edition

by Kate O'Shaughnessy (Author) Format:Kindle Edition
4.74.7 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
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Twelve-year-old Fern believes she's living a noble life--but what if everything she's been told is a lie? This is a huge-hearted story about a girl learning to question everything—and to trust in herself.

Fern’s lived at the Ranch, an off-the-grid, sustainable community in upstate New York, since she was six. The work is hard, but Fern admires the Ranch's leader, Dr. Ben. So when Fern’s mother sneaks them away in the middle of the night and says Dr. Ben is dangerous, Fern doesn't believe it. She wants desperately to go back, but her mom just keeps driving.

Suddenly thrust into the treacherous, toxic, outside world, Fern thinks only about how to get home again. She has a plan, but it will take time. As that time goes by, though, Fern realizes there are things she will miss from this place—the library, a friend from school, the ocean—and there are things she learned at the Ranch that are just...not true.

Now Fern will have to decide. How much is she willing to give up to return to the Ranch? Should she trust Dr. Ben’s vision for her life? Or listen to the growing feeling that she can live by herownrules?
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  1. Reading age
    10 years and up
  2. Print length
    330 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Knopf Books for Young Readers
  5. Publication date
    April 2, 2024
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  9. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0593650738
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Editorial Reviews

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* "Gripping. A strong, emotionally intelligent story." —Kirkus Reviews,starred

About the Author

KATE O’SHAUGHNESSY is a book nerd, animal lover, former chef, and an outdoor enthusiast. When she’s not writing, you can find Kate in her garden, eating good food, hiking with her dog, and chronically mispronouncing words she’s read but never heard said aloud. She lives in California with her family.
Don't miss Kate’s other books:The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane,andLasagna Means I Love You.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C9Y2B5MG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf Books for Young Readers (April 2, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 2, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3778 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0593650743
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.74.7 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

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KATE O’SHAUGHNESSY is a book nerd, animal lover, former chef, and an outdoor enthusiast. When she’s not writing, you can find Kate in her garden, eating good food, hiking with her dog, and chronically mispronouncing words she’s read but never heard said aloud. She lives in California with her family.

Kate’s first book was The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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Becky Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024
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I absolutely loved this book. It’s a tender look at the ups and downs of life through a middle schoolers’ lens. Kate O’Shauhnessy tells the story so well. I fell in love with Fern and only wanted the best for her.
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Danielle
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
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The wrong way home is a great book for kids and adults. Kate O’Shaughnessy has done it again!
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Judy Ann Weymouth
5.0 out of 5 stars A Plot Not to be Missed
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
I read many middle grade realistic fiction books each year. For 2024 to date THE WRONG WAY HOME has been my favorite. The plot premise: a mother has chosen to take her twelve year old daughter and escape from a cult situation. This lifestyle is all her daughter has known for six years and in many ways very different from her first six. The daughter is very opposed to her mother's choice and is driven to find a way to return to the cult. Worthy of a Newbury award or honor I will leave to more experienced and knowledgeable folks. BUT, in my opinion a book NOT to be missed.
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WordNerd153
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful and compelling!
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024
I read this upper middle grade story in two sittings. The writing is perfect, the plot is riveting, and the characters feel authentic. Very satisfying read!
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Lael O'Shaughnessy
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful mother-daughter story, masterfully told
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
I am a huge fan of all of Kate O’Shaughnessy’s work, and love watching her growth as an author. All of her books are whimsical, lovely, and tender hearted, and this one is all of that and more. While this novel has her trademark tender heart all over it, it also does an amazing job telling a tough story from a child’s perspective, and does so with lots of compassion. Adults and young readers alike will fall in love with Fern and the incredible journey she goes on. I loved watching Fern figure things out, and the beautiful relationship between mother and daughter that unfolds as Fern comes to understand her mom’s motives. Also, I absolutely LOVED the setting of this one and think Kate could teach a master class on crafting cozy atmospheres. Highly recommend to adult and young readers alike!!
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Ben M
5.0 out of 5 stars A Tender-hearted journey
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
The Wrong Way Home is a tender-hearted, aching journey about Fern, a girl who is trying to find her footing in a wholly new world that seems foreign, scary, and sometimes unwelcome. I think we can all relate–you will not be able to put this book down once you start, and the story will stay with you for a long while. I am a colossal fan of this author, and this book is my favorite of everything she's ever written, which is saying a lot since I adore her other books as well!
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MrMrs W.
3.0 out of 5 stars Editing?
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
3.5. This is a hard one to rate. I love the premise of this story, and the settings are excellent. I felt like I could see it all in my head. However, the exposition of this story is overly long. It took me forever to get into the character, and my feelings about her didn’t change much. She’s just so naive that it might be hard for the tween crowd to relate to her. If the book was shorter, it might pick up some readers. I think the way this book is paced and the multiple storylines pretty much rule it out for struggling readers or English learners. Some students will be curious enough about the absolute strangeness of Fern’s experiences that’ll they’ll keep reading, and they’re in for a good tale, about choices, and what family is. Strong ideas that are worth reading about. I’d say it’s best for 7-8th grade girls who like reading.
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Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
After living at a self-sustaining community, the Ranch, mom sneaks Frankie and herself off site. Mom says we’re not going back because I’m trying to protect you. When they arrive in California, Frankie finds mom has a job and a place to stay. Fern will do anything to go back to the ranch and Dr. Ben. After research Frankie hires an investigator to find where the Ranch is so she can get in touch. In the meantime, Frankie does some things she finds she likes and makes some new friends, but she still wants to go back to the Ranch. When Dr. Ben shows up when mom isn’t around, what does Frankie do?
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