Unravel, Sharon Jennings
Unravel, Sharon Jennings
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Unravel

Author: Sharon Jennings

Narrator: Sarah Welborn

Unabridged: 4 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/27/2022


Synopsis

As Rebecca is about to turn twelve years old, she begins to realize that Joe, her father, is not the most supportive of parents. Rather he seems to want to turn her away from friendships, from involvement with others, from anyone who might intrude on their two lives. When it seems their affectionate neighbour is becoming too inquisitive, Joe abruptly arranges for himself and Rebecca to make a quick move to another place in the city. And as she reflects on things, Rebecca realizes that this is what has always happened. Also, she doesn't attend school, but is doing what her dad calls home-schooling. When she asks him about her family—grandparents and others—turns out that they're all dead. That means the two of them are alone in the world, making their own way. Or, perhaps, allowing Joe to make whatever moves he wishes to without consulting anyone else—least of all, his daughter.

Life changes for Rebecca the day that she spots a new neighbor in their latest apartment building—someone who, though she seems a little fragile, has an aura of elegance about her and who also takes an immediate interest in the girl. As Rebecca gets to know Phoebe better, she also is able to look at Joe with different eyes—and, in the end, she realizes that her father is not at all who he has presented himself as.

About Sharon Jennings

Sharon Jennings has written over sixty books for young people-picture books, chapter books, novels for reluctant readers, mid-grade novels, and screenplays.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kathy on October 26, 2021

Great build up from ‘something’s not right’ to ‘something is very wrong.’ Loved the ‘kindness of strangers’ theme too which helped make the strength of the main character so believable, the kindness of strangers and the fact she’s a reader. Plus I learned the origins of the word conspiracy!......more

Goodreads review by Christine on August 22, 2023

The narrator for the audiobook was a bit annoying. She read very stiffly and at times, pronounced words incorrectly. As for the story, it was a very young adult book. Rebecca was well read, but naive towards real life, but that is to be expected based on how her life is. Her father, Joe, home-school......more

Goodreads review by American on September 21, 2021

This book is about a young girl named Rebecca. She lives with her dad, Joe, in Toronto and doesn't know much about her mom or any of her family, even her dad. Rebecca was told that her mom had died having her. One of the few things that she remembers about when she was little was that she and her da......more

Goodreads review by Lorna on July 13, 2021

Fantastic read! Rebecca is such a strong character and I loved that she was strong and curious but also a respectful teen. The cast of characters was well thought out, and they added to the story. I wished Rebecca well with every page turn.......more

Goodreads review by Tanvi on April 01, 2025

A cute YA novel written from the perspective of a young girl trying to understand why she lives with her dad, Joe, as if they are on the run. I like the POV where the book is written as if it's her diary. Mysterious and fun.......more