Were honored to have her here as part of the rgz salon, a feature where four of the top kidlit experts clue us in to the best ya novels theyve read recently. In fact, its not only my favorite one that ive done, but its the one thats been the easiest. Although after had an appropriate conclusion, devons story begs for a sequel. Not only did it seem timely, since it seems like even with safe harbor laws, there are still babies found in dumpsters all over the country, but like everyone else, i wondered how a girl do such a thing. Certainly not someone like devon davenportna straighta studentathlete with everything going for her. However if you did like it, i also recommend willow. After by amy efaw fictiondb your guide to fiction books.
After is one of the few books that i have read that is written in the present tense in such a way that it conveys a sense of immediacy like i was with devon through all of her troubles. While reading and listening some of after i took a little time to d research on the author. I enjoyed efaw s writing style, character development and how she presented after. Devon, a star soccer player, straighta student and responsible has her world collapsing around. Table of contents title page copyright page dedication chapter one chapter two chapter three chapter four chapter five chapter six chapter seven chapter. If you enjoyed this blog post please consider supporting me on patreon or at paypal.
Devon davenport is an exemplary student, a responsible babysitter and an award winning soccer player. Ill be honest, i had high hopes for this book it and felt let me down, so i have to complain. What is the summary of chapter 16 of the book after by amy. Horrific to imagine is the act of what devon did herself, but what makes this novel even deeper is the psychological and emotional layers that efaw writes about as well. Top 10 books for people who like laurie halse anderson. After by amy efaw is a wellresearched examination of teen pregnancy and whats known as the dumpster baby phenomenon. Amy efaw talks about her new book, after penguin teen. In a skillfully crafted story, amy efaw takes readers through the days leading up toand afterdevons crime, painting an unexpected picture of a truly empathetic character caught up in an unimaginable situation. Penguin young readers group features books by authors and illustrators including judy blume, brian jacques, eric carle, and beloved characters like winniethepooh, madeline, the little engine that could, and many, many more.
Books at midnight hi, my name is jenn, and im a rising senior thats part bookworm, occasionally an artist, and full time procrastinator. After by amy efaw devon davenport is 15 years old, she is a superstar athlete on her soccer team, straighta student, and all around perfect teen. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that efaw spent a great deal of time researching teenage girls who have committed such an unthinkable act of dumbing their baby in. Efaw is a wonderful story teller who skilfully uses dialogue to make the characters come alive. Fifteenyearold devon davenport lies on the sofa mindlessly watching morning tv. And yet gifted author amy efaw does the impossible. Amy efaws novel, after, passed my test so i bought it and loved it.
Sadness, grief, happiness that the baby survived and was found, anger, among others. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Discussion guide to after by amy efaw teachervision. Those teen readers who enjoy reading realistic fiction will devour this novel. Click on any of the links above to see more books like this one. After by amy efaw opens readers eyes to the realistic consequences of isolation, fear, and denial. Published august 11th 2009 by viking books for young readers. According to the authors note, approximately one baby is. Another problem was that i felt like a spectator instead of being actually involved in the story.
But i picked up after mostly because of the subject matter. Quiet and wellbehaved, even with her slightly obnoxious and childish mother who goes through men just a little bit too fast. If you think of any, or have any questions about any other books, you can always email me. And yet gifted author amy efaw does the impossible she turns devon into an empathetic character, a girl who was in such. She grew up in chicago and attended the united states military academy at west point. A baby is left for dead in a trashcan and a teen who claims not to have known she was ever pregnant. She strives to be everything that her mom isnt strong, independent, reliable and definitely not a teen mother like her. She is in physical pain, and her only recourse is to mentally disconnect. There are many stories about girls who have done this sort of thing. After a few days, devon starts to open up to dom, and starts to tell her what she remembers. What is the summary of chapter 16 of the book after by amy efaw. Slight spoilish amy efaw takes on a whether difficult and complex issue of abandoned newborn children in this dark, legal read in after. She managed to maintain the perfect balance by being straight forward about dreadful details and yet descriptive enough not to go overboard.
But in a moment of denial, desperation, and sheer panic. I love laurie halse anderson, and ive been a fan of hers ever since i read speak in high school. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. However, that reputation was shattered once devon gave birth to a baby and abandoned the baby. In a skillfully crafted story, amy efaw takes readers through the days leading up to and after devon s crime, painting an unexpected picture of a truly empathetic character caught up in an unimaginable situation. Amy efaw has written an emotionally charged novel about one fifteen year olds experience. Buy the paperback book after by amy efaw at indigo.
In a skillfully crafted story, amy efaw takes readers through the days. Efaw didnt hesitate or twist the truth of the subject matter. What happens in the end of the book after by amy efaw. As i read devons story, after her life as a great soccer player full of dreams and inspiration, i felt so many different emotions. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through. After this bank holiday weekend of rebirth, we thought it was the ideal time to. Author amy efaw discusses her upcoming book, after. Amy efaw tackled a heavy subject matter effectively and with great lyrical style. After by amy efaw comes out today to celebrate, penguin young readers group has given me two copies to give away. As a psychologist, i felt amy efaw did a masterful job creating an authentic. And now devon is being charged with attempted murder.
One day, devon is given newspapers she is to look over that are about her, and what happened the day when the police showed up at her house and accused her of putting a newborn baby. Certainly not someone like devonstraighta student, soccer player with olympic dreams, more mature than her own mother. Find books like after from the worlds largest community of readers. After and millions of other books are available for instant access. This creates the feeling of watching a well crafted stage play. But with the help of her legal counsel, we gradually see devon facing up to the fact that she deliberately chose to isolate herself from those who could help her including the boy she was involved with, her mother who faced the exact similar situation 15 years earlier and who for the first time in devons life might have been able to be there. As a newly arrived freshman at west point, seventeenyearold andi finds herself gaining both confidence and selfesteem as she struggles to get through the grueling six weeks of training for new cadets known as the beast. I would definitely recommend after, especially to those who like law and legal matters. Amy did such a wonderful job creating her characters and by making the story believable. I figure that if i didnt have books, i would probably go crazy, so im here to share with. But desperation and panic drove her to do what most people cant even. And yet gifted author amy efaw does the impossible she turns devon into an empathetic character, a girl who was in such deep denial that she refused to believe she was pregnant. Amy efaw is a former army officer and freelance journalist. Efaw takes the reader on devons unforgettable journey toward clarity, acceptance, and redemption.
Not a lot of stories like this one are available for teens to read, but, nevertheless, it is a powerful tool that teens can learn valuable lessons such as forgiveness, trusting others, and not being afraid to talk to someone in times of need. Soon the connection is madedevon has just given birth. After that morning, theres only one way to define devon. The story in after was a difficult topic but was told with passion. And yet gifted author amy efaw does the impossible she turns. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. I enjoyed efaws writing style, character development and how she presented after. As an undergraduate considering a career as a social worker, i participated in field experiences in both a group home and juvenile detention facility. Since efaws husband was a prosecuting attorney at one time. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. The last page is probably the best part of this book. As the world communicates more and more via texts, memes and sound bytes, short but profound quotes from books have become more relevant and. That being said if you like books that take forever to get some action this is not the book for you. After by amy efaw click on the picture to find a library copy.
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