Somewhere Out There: A Novel

from LisCarey

Jennifer Walker is barely twenty, homeless, and trying to care for a four-year-old and a six-month old on her own when desperation and lack of money cause her to leave her two girls in her car while she tries to steal food from a convenience store.She gets caught.Facing a year in jail and no more...

from SimplyKelina

I am pretty critical when it comes to stories around foster care, so I was hesitant to pick this up. I actually ended up really enjoying it. This is a story around two children and their mother. It follows their journey from foster care into adulthood. It was pretty emotional at times, especially...

from melaniehope

I really enjoy books by this author and I was not disappointed by this book. It was not as emotional a read as some of her other books, but it still dealt with some strong issues. Jennifer is unable to care for her two young daughters (Natalie and Brooke) and gives them up to the state of Washing...

from susan0316

This is my first book by Amy Hatvany and after reading this, it won't be my last. The author has a real talent for writing believable characters who the reader cares about and understands and wants to see happy endings for. This was a fantastic book and once I started it, I couldn't put it down. ...

from JoeYee

This is my first Amy Hatvany novel. I have heard her novels are usually very emotional and Somewhere Out There delivered it assuredly. I like how Hatvany uses the alternating three character perspectives, Jennifer, Brooke, and Natalie, to tell the story. I found easier to understand what each cha...