At Risk

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Rules of Magic comes a "memorable...striking"(Village Voice) novel that vividly portrays an American family shattered by tragedy.

Ivan and Polly Farrell have two bright and talented children. Eight-year-old Charlie has his father's scientific mind. Amanda, eleven, possesses the unusual strength and determination that has made her a promising gymnast. But her strength runs out as she becomes ill--and when she is diagnosed with AIDS, her family must draw on their own strengths as they come face-to-face with their deepest fears.

"Brilliant...explosive...heart-rending."--Chicago Tribune

"Compelling power...tenderness and perceptiveness."--The New York Times

Author: Alice Hoffman
Publisher: Berkley Books
Published: 11/01/1998
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.15w x 0.73d
ISBN: 9780425165294

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.7
Point Value: 10
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 87464 / At Risk


Review Citation(s):
New York Times 12/27/1998 pg. 20

About the Author
Alice Hoffman is the bestselling author of more than thirty works of fiction, including The Invisible Hour, The World That We Knew, Practical Magic, The Rules of Magic (A Reese's Book Club pick), Magic Lessons, The Book of Magic, Here on Earth (An Oprah's Book Club pick), and The Dovekeepers. She lives near Boston.