Out of Place

When twelve-year-old Cove Bernstein becomes the target of a school-wide bullying campaign, she sets out to find a way to leave herhome onMarthas Vineyard for New York City, where her best friend lives. But Cove discovers that friends can appear in the unlikeliest places, and maybe home isnt the worst place to be after all.Jennifer Blechers debut novel is a voice-driven story about bullying, friendship, and self-reliance that hits the sweet spot for fans of Ali Benjamins The Thing About Jellyfish and Erin Entrada Kellys You Go First. Twelve-year-old Cove Bernsteins year has gone from bad to worse. First, her best friend, Nina, moved from Marthas Vineyard to New York City. Then, without Nina around, Cove became the target of a bullying campaign at school. Escape seems impossible.But opportunities can appear when you least expect them. Coves visit to a secondhand clothing store leads her to a surprising chance to visit Nina, but only if she can win a coveted place in a kids-only design competition. Cove doesnt know how to sew, but her friend at the retirement home, Anna, has promised to teach her. And things start really looking up when a new kid at school, Jack, begins appearing everywhere Cove goes.Then Cove makes a big mistake. One that could ruin every good thing that has happened to her this year. One that she doesnt know how to undo.Jennifer Blechers accessible andbeautifully written debut novel explores actions and consequences, loneliness, bullying, and finding your voice. This voice-driven friendship story is for fans of Rebecca SteadsGoodbye Strangerand Jodi KendallsThe Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City.Includes black-and-white spot art throughout.