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by Connie Gaertner iUniverse, 146 pages, (paperback) $12.95, 9781475966466 (Reviewed: April, 2013)
In her new young adult novel, author Connie Gaertner vividly captures the psychological rhythms of adolescence in a story of a teen’s eventful summer, tackling her character’s first job as well as matters of the heart.
At 17, Krista is excited and nervous as she begins…..
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17-year-old Krista’s newly acquired first job at Watson’s Flowers is not a social event. There will be insecurity, and also pride in accomplishments. She must be willing to listen and to take direction. A bonus will be new friendships which might develop.
A teenager’s life can be like a whirlpool of changes in matters of…..
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“Wake-Up Calls” is a fictional, romantic adventure promoting teenage responsibility. It encourages young women to trust their intuition. This angle focuses on empowering women and educating women at a young age to trust themselves. The message is also for young men.
The story encourages readers to avoid stereotypes, stand up for themselves and not follow…..
Blog #3 by Connie Gaertner 253 words Title: Main character, Krista, and her struggles
As the new employee at Watson’s Flowers, seventeen-year-old Krista knows she needs to concentrate on her job rather than a beach party she’s missing, the party of the handsome rebel Jeff Wellington, a somewhat new student at her school. In the following days, Krista decides to ignore the warning signs and goes on boating and beach adventures with Jeff.
At work, she’s also getting to know…..
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