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What About Hailey?
Hailey Williams is looking for a forever family for herself and her 6-year-old brother Dylan. It's been three years since their parents were killed in a freak car accident; three years of foster homes and broken promises. Hailey has just about given up hope—she's sure with her and Dylan's health issues no one will ever want to adopt them. The Marcottes are looking for their forever family too—and they want Hailey and Dylan to be it. Dylan settles into the new family unit quickly and comfortably, but Hailey is struggling—she doesn't know if she can trust the Marcottes—the adoption is so far away, anything could go wrong—and what if they forget about their real parents? Hailey can see how much the Marcottes care for Dylan, but what about Hailey?
172 pages, Paperback
Published January 22, 2016
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March 17, 2021
I enjoyed this book very much. The story is very well written and flows well from beginning to end. The author gives the reader a glimpse of how it would be in the life of a foster child. I really got in to knowing Hailey and although she had problems you could tell what a great kid she really was. Having to deal with her own medical issues as well as her brothers. Loss of her parents, and having to become a mother and a sister to her little brother put a visible strain on Hailey. Hailey faces heavey burdens no young girl should have to endure. I would recommend this book to YA and adult readers.
July 12, 2016
"What About Hailey?" is the debut novel of R. Jetleb. It is the heartwarming story of Hailey and her little brother, Dylan, and their journey to find a 'forever home' after the tragic loss of their parents.
Jetleb tells the story with simplicity and a full understanding of the way an eleven-year-old girl might think and react to her circumstances. Hailey is frustrated. Life has not dealt her a secure hand. Not only have they lost their parent's due to a tragic car accident, which threw her and Dylan into the seemingly never-ending cycle of foster homes, but both children have medical challenges to deal with.
The problems do not end there, though. Hailey develops an 'attitude' - her little brother, despite his issues, is still cute, and lovable. Hailey is sure, if they were to be fortunate enough to find a 'forever family,' the family would only want Dylan. Who would want an eleven-year-old with a short fuse - a gigantic attitude?
"What About Hailey?" is a must read, geared to ages eight to fourteen; however, it is a story that any age can embrace and enjoy. I did, and I am well past the target audience!
Jetleb tells the story with simplicity and a full understanding of the way an eleven-year-old girl might think and react to her circumstances. Hailey is frustrated. Life has not dealt her a secure hand. Not only have they lost their parent's due to a tragic car accident, which threw her and Dylan into the seemingly never-ending cycle of foster homes, but both children have medical challenges to deal with.
The problems do not end there, though. Hailey develops an 'attitude' - her little brother, despite his issues, is still cute, and lovable. Hailey is sure, if they were to be fortunate enough to find a 'forever family,' the family would only want Dylan. Who would want an eleven-year-old with a short fuse - a gigantic attitude?
"What About Hailey?" is a must read, geared to ages eight to fourteen; however, it is a story that any age can embrace and enjoy. I did, and I am well past the target audience!
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