Love and Leftovers
by Sarah Tregay
Paperback Re-Release:
05/13/14
Katherine Tegen Books
Summary from Goodreads:
My wish
is to
fall
cranium over Converse
in dizzy, daydream-worthy
love.
(If only it were that easy.)
When her parents split, Marcie is
dragged from Idaho to a family summerhouse in New Hampshire. She leaves behind
her friends, a group of freaks and geeks called the Leftovers, including her
emo-rocker boyfriend, and her father. By the time Labor Day rolls around,
Marcie suspects this "vacation" has become permanent. She starts at a
new school where a cute boy brings her breakfast and a new romance heats up.
But understanding love, especially when you've watched your parents' affections end, is elusive. What does it feel like, really? Can you even know it until you've lost it?
But understanding love, especially when you've watched your parents' affections end, is elusive. What does it feel like, really? Can you even know it until you've lost it?
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Excerpt:
I Know I Like Him
I
know
Linus
is my boyfriend
and
he’s adorable
in
his own Linusy ways.
I
know
he’s
my second-best friend
who’d
tie for first
if it
wouldn’t hurt Katie’s feelings.
I
know
how smart
he is
and
that he’d trade it all in
for
an ounce of athletic ability.
I
know
his
music is like my poetry—
an
inward glance and
an
outlet for expression.
I
know
we
could be made-for-TV soul mates
who
fall ass-over-teakettle
in
crazy, amazing love.
I
know
I
like resting my head on his shoulder
while
we watch movies
on
the couch.
I
know
I
like kissing him in the hall between classes
while
everyone else
tries
not to see.
But
how do I know
when
it’s love?
Snippet of this poem on a photo is here: http://sarahtregay.com/loveandleftoverspoems.html
About the Author
Raised without television, Sarah Tregay started writing her own middle grade novels after she had read all of the ones in the library. She later discovered YA books, but never did make it to the adult section. When she's not jotting down poems at stoplights, she can be found hanging out with her "little sister" from Big Brothers Big Sisters. Sarah lives in Eagle, Idaho with her husband, two Boston Terriers, and an appaloosa named Mr. Pots. Her next book, Fan Art, will be released in June.
Raised without television, Sarah Tregay started writing her own middle grade novels after she had read all of the ones in the library. She later discovered YA books, but never did make it to the adult section. When she's not jotting down poems at stoplights, she can be found hanging out with her "little sister" from Big Brothers Big Sisters. Sarah lives in Eagle, Idaho with her husband, two Boston Terriers, and an appaloosa named Mr. Pots. Her next book, Fan Art, will be released in June.
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