The Divorce Express

by Paula Danziger, Ann M. Martin (Introduction)

Overview

A gorgeous new package for Paula Danziger’s backlist with an introduction from Ann Martin!No one wants to ride the Divorce Express. Especially Phoebe. It means leaving her New York City apartment and friends, moving to the country with her dad, and tak­ing the bus every weekend to visit her mom in the city. It means she has to go to ninth grade in a new school and see her father go on dates. It’s a hectic life with no time to feel she really belongs with the kids in either place. Then, just when Phoebe gets a handle on juggling the pieces of her life, her mother makes a decision that will change everything again. How can Phoebe be herself and still be part of both her parents’ worlds?
Paula Danziger’s novels are hilarious, genuine, and full of dynamic female characters that have won the hearts of her readers and turned her books into beloved classics. These playful covers full of charming details capture the spirit of Paula’s stories and will brighten up the book­shelves of her fans and a new generation of readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781101665831
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	06/14/2007
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	141,509
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	10 Years

About the Author

About the author:

Paula Danziger was a flamboyantly funny and deeply honest writer who had a direct line into kids’ hearts and funny bones. She passed away in 2004. 

About the introducer:

Introduction by Ann Martin, award-winning author of A Corner of the Universe, Rain Reign , and the bestselling Babysitters Club series.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Danziger's light style laced with humor will continue to attract readers. (Booklist)

Editorial Reviews

This paperback reprint of Danziger's 1982 young adult novel still rings true today. With teen-centered humor and real understanding, the author tackles a tough subject that many kids can relate to: divorce. Phoebe Brooks has shuttled between her divorced parents' homes for some time now. "Joint custody" wasn't so bad when both her mother and father lived in the city. But ever since her father moved to a house in the country, Phoebe has had to ride the "Divorce Express." That's what she calls the bus that takes her away from her New York City apartment-and her boyfriend-every Sunday night, so she can spend the week in Woodstock. The Divorce Express is no joy ride: It means Phoebe must go to ninth grade in a new school and try to make new friends. It's a hectic life that leaves this human yo-yo with little time to feel she belongs in either place. Just when Phoebe thinks she has a handle on it, her mother makes a decision that may change everything all over again. The plot breezes along, but the story's strength lies in its expert telling. Danziger has a good ear for teenagers' conversation and concerns. Her characters' dialogue shows the bravado that often hides underlying adolescent fears. 1998 (orig.

Children's Literature - Dianne Ochiltree

Danziger's light style laced with humor will continue to attract readers. (Booklist)

From the Publisher