Out of Focus

by Margaret Buffie

Book Overview

In this novel by Margaret Buffie, 16-year-old Bernice Dodd feels lucky. Her mother's inheriting Black Spruce Lodge means no more roach-infested apartments or bullies in the hallways. No more avoiding... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 155337956X
• ISBN13: 9781553379560
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Kids Can Press
• Length: 239 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 11 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 10

Customer Reviews

Wonderful

This novel is written for teens but is a great read for people of all ages. Author Margaret Buffie has written an honest novel about a family that is broken up because of alcoholism and fear. Her main characters Celia the alcoholic mother who does not seem to have a clue and her daughter Bernie are a joy to read. I do not remember the last time I read a book in which the child so honestly confronted a parent about their alcoholism and their horrible parenting (non-existing). This storyline is hard to read, but has an inspirational message. Buy this book. This author needs to write more of this type of book.