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Becoming Carly Klein

By Elizabeth Harlan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Neglected by her self-absorbed parents and facing the upheaval of their divorce, sixteen year old Carly Klein finds solace in the support of her best friend Lauren. But when Lauren and her family suddenly relocate, Carly’s world crumbles, leaving her grasping for a sense of purpose. In a twist of fate, Carly discovers a tantalizing distraction within her own home—the enigmatic patients of her therapist mother.

Drawn to one patient in particular, Daniel, a blind junior at Columbia College, Carly’s curiosity morphs into obsession. Convinced that her affection could never be reciprocated due to their age difference, Carly concocts a daring plan: masquerading as a Barnard College student to infiltrate Daniel’s world. What begins as a harmless ruse soon spirals into a whirlwind of emotion and intrigue as Carly navigates the dizzying highs and crushing lows of falling in love.

Becoming Carly Klein takes readers on a rollercoaster romp through the exhilaration and disappointment of first love – and the unintended consequences of disguise, deception, and discovery.

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Word on the Street

““An engaging tale about family, maturation, and love.”“

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Kirkus Reviews

““With sparkling prose and witty dialogue, Harlan captures the electric energy and tension of a teen awkwardly keeping secrets.”“

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BookLife

““A fearless exploration of how stepping in the wrong direction can help us step into ourselves.
Perceptive and engrossing, this coming-of-age story is an anthem for an under-parented generation, and a reminder that growing up can happen at any age … in all its funny, heartbreaking and messy glory!
A deeply satisfying read and one not to miss.”“

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Mary Pascual, author of “The Byways” and “Walk the Web Lightly”

““If Holden Caulfield had a great-grandchild, it might be Carly Klein. J.D. Salinger used Holden as narrator to animate his novel; Elizabeth Harlan uses her powers of vivid observation. This will be a riveting read for many teenagers — and a meaningful cautionary tale for their parents.”“

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Glenn Kramon, former assistant managing editor, The New York Times

““As I reflected upon this beautiful, hilarious, heartrending, truthful, and captivating work, two words finally came to me: a marvel.”“

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J. L. Logan, literature bibliographer, Princeton University