Harley, Like a Person
Harley, Like a Person by Cat Bauer is a novel published by Random House Children’s Books on February 13, 2007. This edition spans 282 pages and is presented in English. The story follows fourteen-year-old Harley Columba, who believes she is adopted due to her stark differences from her abusive father and bitter mother. As she navigates her turbulent home life filled with arguments and alcohol, Harley finds solace in her artistic pursuits, including painting and poetry, while yearning for a different family and a better life.
In her quest for identity, Harley discovers a hidden harlequin doll accompanied by a note that ignites her hope of finding her real father. The narrative explores themes of family dynamics, social issues, and adolescence, offering a tough yet humorous perspective on the challenges of growing up. Readers will find a refreshingly honest portrayal of Harley’s journey as she grapples with her circumstances and seeks to carve out her own path amidst the chaos of her upbringing.
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Fourteen-year-old Harley Columba is convinced she’s adopted. She’s nothing like her abusive, alcoholic father or her bitter, romance novel-reading mother. They have brown eyes, but Harley’s eyes are blue. They argue and drink and thrive in dreary suburbia while Harley paints, writes poetry, and longs for a different family and a better life. But then she finds a new, startling piece of evidence: a harlequin doll that’s been hidden away for years, with a note around its neck: “Papa loves you forever and a day.” Now Harley has genuine hope–hope that she can escape the chaos of the Columba household. Hope that she can find her real father.
Tough, funny, and refreshingly honest, Harley, Like a Person is a compelling story of family, the power of creativity, and the enduring strength of self.
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