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Then: 14 year old Becca’s father, her hero, was convicted of embezzlement in one of the most high-publicized, scandalous trials of the decade.  The depth and breadth of his crimes, from raiding people’s online profiles, to blackmail, to pyramid schemes, and his unrepentant gall in the face of his guilt, made Becca’s father into a monster that everyone loved to hate.  Reviled in their home town of Atlanta, Becca and her mom have fled north, hiding the details of their past, changing their names, and doing their best to leave behind their shame and notoriety. Now:  Becca, a senior in high school, has created asRead More →

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Almost thirteen year old Will Scarlet is the sheltered, spoiled son of Lord Shackley.  He chaffs against the rules of his father’s house, the impending threat of responsibility, and would rather run reckless through the castle playing with his childhood friends.  But his father’s been gone to war with King Richard for too long now, and trouble is brewing in England: the King’s brother, John, who’s been minding the throne while the King has been on crusade, is making his move to consolidate his power and the Shackley House and Will’s honorable uncle Geoff stand in John’s way. When the Shackley House falls, Will fleesRead More →