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    Up Country

    Written by Alden R. Carter

    Narrated by Victor Bevine

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    About this audiobook

    A 100 "Best of the Best" ALA Best Books for Young Adults of the Last 25 Years, Up Country is a heart-wrenching, powerful story from an exceptionally talented writer.

    Carl knows he's playing with fire every time he fixes up a stolen car stereo to resell. But he needs the money; how else is he going to get away from his boozing mom and her endless parade of classy guys? Then one night his mother's drinking gets out of control and Carl's plan to get himself a decent life takes a nosedive. Sent to live with distant relatives far away from the life he has always known, Carl is faced with a decision: run away and stick with The Plan, or come up with a new one...fast.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateFeb 20, 2018
    ISBN9780525596523
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    Up Country
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    Alden R. Carter

    Named to the Wisconsin Library Association's list "Notable Wisconsin Authors" in 2002, Alden R. Carter joined the company of the state's finest writers, including Laura Ingalls Wilder, Carl Sandburg, Sterling North, George Shannon, and Kevin Henkes. His nine novels, twenty nonfiction titles, and six picture books for children and young adults have won numerous honors including six ALA Best Book Awards.

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