NOVELS

JUMP THE CRACKS
a YA novel from Flux

A 15-year-old girl is accused of kidnapping when she finds an abandoned child on a train and then hides him from his abusive father. Soon she's on a cross-country journey with the boy, as each "right" decision gets her deeper into trouble -- and farther away from home. Victoria has vowed to protect the little boy no matter what. But can she keep that promise? Fast-paced suspense about a determined girl who becomes both rescuer and abductor of a child at risk.

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Print and use a discussion guide for Jump the Cracks here.
(Thanks to Tracie Vaughn Zimmer for creating the guide.)

Reviews for Jump the Cracks:

“Bracingly realistic….With a combination of lively adventure and humane treatment of its characters, this is an absorbing and emotionally effective read.”
        – Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"DeKeyser accurately describes the thought process that Victoria goes through (and) does not oversimplify the situation. Teens are sure to find this an interesting read."
      - School Library Journal (read the entire review here)

"Strong characters and fast-paced action."
        – VOYA

"Thought-provoking....Introspective tweeners will find plenty to chew on."
      -  Booklist

“DeKeyser convincingly portrays Victoria’s struggle to understand what happened to her once-perfect family and to protect a small boy.”
       – Publishers Weekly

And reader praise:

"Teen kidnaps toddler--or does she? The story was terrific...The ending fits the story perfectly."
     -- Linda Sue Park, Newbery-winning author

"A very engaging read! I loved Victoria's character and listening to her inner struggle."
     -- Jenny, YA librarian, Arlington, TX, on the Library Ninja blog

“I thought it was amazing! I read it in an hour and a half because I couldn't put it down. The end almost made me cry.”
     -- Jessica, age 17

"From the moment I started reading, I couldn’t find the nerve to put the book down."
     -- Alexandria, age 14 at Teen Voices Online

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Newsflash:
The French edition of Jump the Cracks is coming in 2011.

Work in Progress

Twelve-year-old Emily Vincent has "borrowed" a family heirloom without permission, and now she's seeing things. Which has her a bit worried. But the thing is, Emily likes the visions.

Is Emily losing her marbles? Should she tell her dad what's going on? Or her best friend Allie (who can't keep a secret to save her life)?

And then there's that cute boy with dimples in history class...

Stacy DeKeyser's next book explores family secrets, appearance vs. reality, and the role of faith in a modern world.

Watch this space for updates!