There is nothing you can do to stop certain things from happening. Harmless by dana reinhardt overdrive rakuten overdrive. It was very slow and it took awhile to get into the book. Dana reinhardt created a splash last year with her charming and brilliant first novel, a brief chapter in my impossible life.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Ive been a waitress, a social worker, an answerer of telephones on a crisis hot line, a fact checker for a movie magazine, a reader for a now defunct young adult label at a massmarket publishing house, a law student, and a producer for documentary tv. A community of teen book lovers and aspiring writers sharing ya book recommendations, videos, quizzes, writing advice, and more, all on one online platform where you can connect with authors, discover new books, write your own stories, and win prizes. Told in the voices of the three girls who must learn to live with the lies they tell, harmless is a gripping and provocative audio. Sometimes its easier to tell lies than it is to tell the truth.
Harmless, dana reinhardt fulton county public library. In harmless, dana reinhardt writes of what happens when a lie goes too far. But, more importantly, it shows how anyone can make a stupid mistake, and that everyone deserves forgiveness. To replace their parents anger with concern, anna, emma, and mariah concoct a story about. Dana reinhardt is the nora ephron weve all been missing.
In harmless, the three main characters discover that one. Mariah, popular, dates older men, anna, quiet, not really popular, familygirl, and emma, close to her brother, best friends. Nov 17, 2014 how to build and setup a concrete foundation for garages, houses, room additions, etc part 1 duration. Emma, anna and mariah come up with a crazy lie that turns into something more than what they expected.
Although the girls are freshmen, older teens will still enjoy harmless. Harmless, dana reinhardt cambridge city public library. Suddenly the police are involved, and the town demands that someone be punished. But i never let that deter me from reading other books by the same author. Their social lives are enlivened with older boys and parties, however, when mariah, a girl with a wild streak, befriends them. Im happy to report that her second ya novel, harmless, is equally accomplished. One friday night emma, anna, and mariah, three best friends, are out doing something they shouldnt.
We are now introducing cd retail packaging on our site, as well as additional changes. Harmless by dana renihardt is the story of how a seemingly small lie can take on a life of its own. Her first novel, a brief chapter in my impossible life, was called superbly crafted with compelling and strong characters by school library journal. Harmless by dana reinhardt an apparently unread copy in perfect condition. To replace their parents anger with concern, anna, emma, and mariah concoct a story about why theyre late getting home one night. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Harmless by dana reinhardt teachers guide books on tape. What happens next challenges their friendship, their community, thei. In dana reinhardt s second young adult novel, harmless, three young girls tell a few harmless white lies to keep themselves out of trouble with their parents.
When anna, emma, and mariah concoct a story about why they are late getting home one friday night, their lie has unimaginable consequences for the girls, their families, and the community. Sep 10, 2008 harmless by dana reinhardt there was a man. Written by dana reinhardt, audiobook narrated by lynde houck, donna rawlins, staci snell. Maybe at the beginning you had good intentions, or no intentions, or intentions you thought were harmless, but before you knew it things got out of controlsometimes things take on a life of their own. Dana reinhardt is the author of a brief chapter in my impossible life, harmless, how to build a house, and the things a brother knows. Buy harmless book online at best prices in india on. Mar 11, 2008 expected more out of this book but nonetheless it was good.
Mary kay andrews, new york times bestselling author of the high tide club this book is a tropicalgetaway fantasy, a compulsively honest story about middle age and family life, and. This is a good book that teacher people the importance of making the right decisions, telling the truth, not letting people pressure you, and the importance of real friendship. Reinhardt follows the success of a brief chapter in my impossible life 2006 with the story of three friends who feel the consequences of a lie. So, i picked up harmless with a completely open mind and ready to fall in love. Dana reinhardt is the awardwinning author of the young adult novels harmless, how to build a house, and the things a brother knows, among others. In dana reinhardts second young adult novel, harmless, three young girls tell a few harmless white lies to keep themselves out of trouble with their parents. Harmless by dana reinhardt the book thief, paperbacks, ebook. Ive read one other book by dana reinhardt, and didnt care for it much. Harmless before purchasing it in order to gage whether or not it. Anna, emma, and mariah concoct a story about why theyre late getting home one nighta harmless. She is the author of a brief chapter in my impossible life and harmless.
Best friends emma and anna are not particularly popular, but are fairly welladjusted teenagers nonetheless. This is the teachers guide for harmless by dana reinhardt. Harmless is dana reinhardt s second young adult novel, and it is one thats well worth reading. This interesting premise allows the author to build a story in which the stakes keep getting higher as. Buy harmless book online at low prices in india harmless. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Dana reinhardt is the awardwinning author of the young adult novels harmless, how to build a house and the things a brother knows, among others. In a psychologically taut drama, reinhardt a brief chapter in my impossible life delves into the minds of three privateschool freshmen girls who tell a lie that turns out to be anything but.
Best friends emma, anna, and mariah are out doing something they shouldnt. Read harmless by dana reinhardt available from rakuten kobo. Harmless by dana reinhardt 2008, paperback for sale. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. She is the author of a brief chapter in my impossible life. Dana reinhardt books list of books by author dana reinhardt. So, please help us if the information about this author is out of date or inaccurate, and you know of a more complete source, please let us. Dana reinhardt is one of the best realistic ya writers ive read.
Harmless ebook by dana reinhardt 9780307485847 rakuten kobo. Even the books i didnt think id enjoy held my interest. Harmless by dana reinhardt penguin random house audio. After all, she could have written something very different that i might want to read over and over. The three main characters, anna, emma, and mariah, are all freshman at a private high school in orsonville. This is a great novel for parents and teens to read together and discuss. They make up a story so they wont get in trouble at home. Mariah as a boyfriend that her family does not know about who goes to public school and is older. Dana reinhardt s website this bio was last updated on 10222016. Reinhardt handles the confusion of having three firstperson narrators alternating chapters fairly well although i had to flip back. Harmless 9780385909419 by dana reinhardt and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. How to build and setup a concrete foundation for garages, houses, room additions, etc part 1 duration. This interesting premise allows the author to build a story in which the stakes keep getting higher as the girls dig themselves in deeper with each lie.
Mariah, popular, dates older men, anna, quiet, not really popular, familygirl, and emma, close to her brother, best friends for a long time with anna, started to hang out with mariah. Feb 06, 2007 harmless, a young adult fiction book written by dana reinhardt, takes place in orsonville, a small town in which everyone knows everything that is happening. Sep 09, 2008 the book is suitable for ages 12 up to adult. We try to keep bookbrowses biographies both up to date and accurate, but with many thousands of lives to keep track of its a tough task. Her first, a brief chapter in my impossible life, was better, but thats not to say that this one isnt excellent. Mariah is very popular, as she has dated many seniors at the local public high school. Expected more out of this book but nonetheless it was good. She lives in san francisco with her husband and their two daughters. Harmless, a young adult fiction book written by dana reinhardt, takes place in orsonville, a small town in which everyone knows everything that is happening.
Anna, emma and mariah concoct a story about why theyre late getting home one nighta story that will replace their parents anger withconcern. Harmless quotes by dana reinhardt goodreads share book. Harmless by dana reinhardt teachers guide penguin random. Told in the voices of the three girls who must learn to live with the lies they tell, harmless is a gripping and provocative audio full of startling turns and surprises. Mariah is very popular, as she has dated many seniors at the local public high. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Its one of those books when you want to hit the characters over the head, grab them by their shoulders, shake, and scream, what the heck do you think you are doing. We try to keep bookbrowses biographies both up to date and accurate, but with many thousands of lives to. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Feb 04, 2011 book trailer created by christine acosta summary. Harmless is much darker than a brief chapter in my impossible life.
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