I'll Be There
By Holly Goldberg Sloan
- Release Date: 2011-05-17
- Genre: Family & Relationships in Young Adult Fiction
Description
Emily Bell believes in destiny. To her, being forced to sing a solo in the church choir--despite her average voice--is fate: because it's while she's singing that she first sees Sam. At first sight, they are connected.
Sam Border wishes he could escape, but there's nowhere for him to run. He and his little brother, Riddle, have spent their entire lives constantly uprooted by their unstable father. That is, until Sam sees Emily. That's when everything changes.
As Sam and Riddle are welcomed into the Bells' lives, they witness the warmth and protection of a family for the first time. But when tragedy strikes, they're left fighting for survival in the desolate wilderness, and wondering if they'll ever find a place where they can belong. Beautifully written and emotionally profound, I'll Be There is a gripping story that explores the complexities of teenage passions, friendships, and loyalties.
Reviews
Wow.. Amazing
5By unicornπ¦π¦π¦π¦π¦π¦π¦π¦This book was the most memorable book I have ever read. I started reading it because I was in a debate against this book, but found myself loving more than I should have. I lost the debate, but let me tell you, this book deserved the win 100%. I have been a Harry Potter fan ever since I read the series, and this is the only book I have read in years that almost ( not quite, but almost ) stole the place of Harry Potter as my all time favorite. It is hard to compare to Harry Potter, as it this is realistic fiction and Harry Potter is fantasy, so I can say easily that this is my favorite book in its genre. I got this book in March. It is now April, and I have read it three different times. You may call me crazy for being so in love with this book, but let me tell you; read it and you will be too. ~A middle school book wormHeartwarming and Relatable !
4By Jazzyb$$$A love story ,and a tale of survival. Good balance of happy and sad moments. It is definitely worth a read !Magical
5By clever screen name πΉπΊThis book was inspiring. I loved how she connected each minor character to the plot, expressing further her main theme about destiny and how fate is intertwined with everything that happens in our lives. I don't know what the other reviews were based on because those people couldn't have read this amazing book and then proceed to say it sucked. Anyone who is looking for the world's greatest book I strongly suggest that you read I'll Be There. Also if you like that there's a sequel book called Just Call My Name. πππππππππππππππππππ. Sorry I went a little crazy with the emojis!!!A person who is an apple yo
3By BubblyhappyfrogIt had great enthusiasm in the beginning and begged me to continue but the story immediately went down hill and I wasn't compelled throughout the book but I continued to the end but I have to say the planning of this is good so I'll give you thatI'll Be There
1By Aggrieved Pie Dishthis book was well planned out, but this did not carry through the entire novel. I had to read this book for school, and I was expecting it to be bad, but it was loaded with sicophantic twatle, and really did not engage me as a reader, but if you like "destiny" this is the book for you.
