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My So-Called Family | 
| Author: Courtney Sheinmel
Publisher: Simon Schuster Children's Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $15.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 554189
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 208
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.6 x 1
ISBN: 1416957855
EAN: 9781416957850
ASIN: 1416957855
Publication Date: October 21, 2008
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Product Description
Leah Hoffman-Ross just moved to New York and she wants her new friends to think she's a typical thirteen-year-old. But Leah has a secret: She doesn't have a father; she has a donor. Before Leah was born, her mother went to Lyon's Reproductive Services and picked Donor 730. Now Leah has a stepfather and a little brother, and her mom thinks that they should be all the family Leah needs.PDespite her attempts to fit in and be normal, Leah can't help but feel like something is missing. When she finds the link to the Lyon's Sibling Registry, Leah has to see if she has any half siblings. And when she discovers that one of the other kids from Donor 730 is a girl her age, Leah will do anything to meet her -- even if she has to hide it from everybody else.PDebut author Courtney Sheinmel puts a contemporary spin on a timeless question in this heartfelt novel about what makes a family.
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You Root for Leah...Great Book! October 30, 2008
I love this book. It's a wonderful story and a great read. I couldn't wait to find out what happens to Leah, but I didn't want it to end!
My So-Called Family October 29, 2008
What a wonderful [and touching] story of exploration and growth- Sheinmel is a terrific new writer - I loved it. Judy Blume Judy Blume born again again.
Fantastic Read! October 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I couldn't put this book down! I fell in love with Leah on page 1 and I couldn't wait to see how her story ended. Leah's journey to find her biological siblings from their shared donor is engaging and real. She faces challenges from friends and family along the way and her revelations at the end of what it means to be a family are true and hard won. The author breathes such life into her characters! Little details make for fully developed people you truly come to care about. My very favorite part of the story was Leah's relationship with her little brother Charlie. I think tween readers will eat this story up and ask for seconds!
We loved this book! October 21, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
We loved this book! Courtney Sheinmel's debut novel takes on an up to-the minute topic with warmth, humor and the extremely likable voice of Leah Hoffman-Ross. My 13 year-old daughter would NOT stop reading until the very last page! Not since Judy Blume, has anyone handled such a complicated topic, with complete honesty and candor. I would recommend this book highly. It is a fast-paced, fabulous find!! We can't wait to see what else Sheinmel has in store for the future.
Best Book Ever!!!!!!! October 20, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I loved this book. The main character is so cool. She thinks and acts just like me and all my friends. I was really into finding out what happened to her. Even if you don't always love to read, this book was really worth it!
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