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Raised in a religious -- yet abusive -- family, a simple dream may not exactly be a sin, but it could be the first step toward hell and eternal damnation. This dream is the first step for Pattyn. But is it to hell, or to a better life? For the first time, Pattyn starts asking questions.... read more
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This book is about a girl name Pattyn and how she learns from her mistakes and how to respect people, and responsibltity. She's also a mormon girl who lives a diffivult life with her family and is sent away to her aunt's for her summer. While she's there, she worries about her baby sister... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Pattyn: A sad Mormon girl who lives a difficult life with her family and is sent away to her aunt's for the summer. She also worries about her baby sister because of her dad. Meets a wonderful guy named Ethan, falls in love, and becomes pregnant
- Ethan: A college boy who is a neighbor of Aunt J's. Tall and attractive, he is mysterious and buff.
- Aunt J: Pattyn's aunt, she cares for Pattyn and guides her while Pattyn lives with her during the summer. She's so nice.
- Stephen Von Stratten: Pattyn's abusive, alcoholic father. He's a sick man.
- Derek: The first boy Pattyn experiences passion and lust with.
- Pattyn: Pattyn is seventeen years old and is the oldest of seven girls in her house. Her father is an alcoholic who beats her mother, believing a wife must obey her husband's actions. Her mother believes her duty is to make as many children as possible, especially a boy to carry on the family name, just as her husband wishes.
- Jackie: Pattyn's younger sister, they share everything. they were so close!
- Justin: The first guy Pattyn has a crush on.
- Bishop Crandall: The evil bishop that runs Pattyn's church. She goes to him for guidance, yet finds nothing.
- Carmen: One of Pattyn's Mormon friends. She's a good friend to her. But cant be trusted.
- Ms. Rose: The librarian who gives Pattyn all the books she can read.
- Tiffany: She's a catty girl that goes to Pattyn's school and she's not nice.
- Molly: Pattyn's father's first wife.
- Mom: Pattyn's mom.
Quotes edit
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“Love is just another word for sex.”
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“I was about six years old, still Daddy's little girl, even though Daddy couldn't care less about me. How could I expect any man ever would?”
Pattyn
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Happiness, you see, is just an illusion of Fate, a heavenly sleight of hand designed to make you believe in fairy tales.
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That may be how you see yourself, but the rest of the world would be hard put to agree. You shine brighter than the Milky Way.
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Live your life right, Pattyn. Love with all your heart. Don’t hurt others, and help those in need. That’s all you need to know.
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“God is love,” she said. “And He respects love, whether it’s between a parent and child, a man and woman, or friends.
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But there’s no happily ever after. You’ll only find happy endings in books. Some books.
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Real love finds you once, if you’re lucky.
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Maybe because forever is such a scary place.
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And when the right young man comes along, he’ll love you all the more for giftin’ this sad planet with your light.
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Had Dad’s demons claimed her soul? Or was this, as well, a woman’s role?
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Would I find forever love? Did I really want to, when forever was a word without meaning?
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Setting & Locations edit
The state of Nevada.
- Pattyn's city: Possibly the suburbs of Carson City, but it is unsure.
- Caliente: A small town in the Nevada wilderness where Aunt J and Ethan live.
First Sentence edit
Did you ever, when you were little, endure your parents' warnings, then wait for them to leave the room, pry loose protective covers and consider inserting some mental object into an electrical outlet?
Table of Contents edit
Isn't in form that has charapters.
Glossary edit
Series & Lists edit
This book is in 2010-2011 Iowa High School Battle of the Books. (authoritative list)
This book is in Best Teen/Young Adult Books. (community list)
This book is in Tayshas List (2007). (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Ellen Hopkins (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Country: US
Publication Date: 28 March 2006
ISBN: 1416903542
Page Count: 544
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Country: US
Publication Date: 28 March 2006
ISBN: 1416903542
Page Count: 544
Awards edit
- Iowa High School Award (2009, #1)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PZ7.H7747 Bu 2007
- Dewey: Add the Dewey Classification.
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Young AdultsIncludes VERY adult topics, but is suitable for most teens.For a mature young adult audiance
Subjects edit
- Books › Teens › Social Issues
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