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Half a Heart Kindle Edition

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From bestselling author Karen McQuestion comes a moving novel about broken hearts…and what it takes to put them back together again.

At nine years of age, Logan Weber knows the routine. Keep quiet, make the food last, and don’t ever cause trouble. He’ll do what it takes to evade the rages of his troubled, violent father. Even though he’s only a child, Logan already knows too much—has seen too much.

So when the opportunity presents itself, Logan runs. He has no idea where his journey will lead, or that the grandmother he’s been told is dead is desperately searching for him.

Alone with no home of his own, Logan looks for a safe place to hide. Relying on his instincts and the kindness of strangers, the boy manages to touch the lives of everyone he meets. But his innocent heart cannot survive in the adult world without the most basic human need of all: love.

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PRAISE FOR THE BOOKS OF KAREN McQUESTION

"I was riveted to the page and on occasion brought to tears. A book you don't want to miss." -- Barbara Taylor Sissel, bestselling author of Faultlines and The Truth We Bury on Half a Heart

 "Karen McQuestion just keeps getting better! Hello Love is an enchanting, impossible-to-put-down novel about big hearts and second chances." --Claire Cook, USA Today bestselling author of Must Love Dogs
 
"An emotional and engaging novel about family..." Delia Ephron on A Scattered Life
 
McQuestion writes with a sharp eye and a sure voice, and as a reader, I was willing to go wherever she wanted to take me. After I finished the book, I thought about how I might describe it to a friend, and I settled on...:"You should read this. It's good."--Carolyn Parkhurst onA Scattered Life

"The plot is fast paced and easy to dive into, making this a quick and exciting read." --School Library Journal on From a Distant Star
 
 "At first glance Favorite is a story of a girl and her family learning to cope with loss. But at some point it morphs into a psychological thriller. It's an unexpected but welcome turn that will leave readers on the edge of their seats." --Jessica Harrison, Cracking the Cover
 
"This story featuring a strong protagonist who has mastered the art of being the new girl will appeal to girls who are fans of this genre." --School Library Journal on Life on Hold
 
"I devoured it in one sitting!"  --New York Times Bestselling author Lesley Kagen on Edgewood
 
"I feel like I've been waiting for this book. It's kind of like all my favorite comic books rolled into one awesome package... I'm hooked!" --The Kindle Book Review on Edgewood

About the Author

The bestselling author of Hello Love, Karen McQuestion writes the books she would love to read—not only for adults but also kids and teens. Her publishing story has been covered by the Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Weekly, and NPR. Karen has also appeared on ABC’s World News Now and America This Morning. She lives with her family in Hartland, Wisconsin. To find out more about Karen and her books, follow her on Twitter (@karenmcquestion) or visit www.KarenMcQuestion.com.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B075ZV94CS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lake Union Publishing (March 13, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 13, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2933 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 242 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1503954668
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 18,264 ratings

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Karen McQuestion is an Amazon Charts bestselling author whose books have sold over three million copies. Some of her titles include The Moonlight Child, Dovetail, and A Limited Run. Her publishing story has been covered by the Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Weekly, and NPR. Additionally, she appeared on ABC's World News Now and America This Morning.

BOOKS FOR ADULTS:

A Scattered Life

Easily Amused

The Long Way Home

Hello Love

Half a Heart

Good Man, Dalton

Missing Her More

Dovetail

The Moonlight Child

214 Palmer Street

A Limited Run

CHRISTMAS NOVELLAS:

Wish Upon a Christmas Star

A Time-Travel Christmas

FOR YOUNG ADULTS:

Favorite

Life on Hold

From a Distant Star

Edgewood Series

Edgewood (Book 1)

Wanderlust (Book 2)

Absolution (Book 3)

Revelation (Book 4)

FOR KIDS:

Celia and the Fairies

Secrets of the Magic Ring

Grimm House

Prince and Popper

FOR WRITERS:

Write that Novel!

AS K.J. YOUNG:

The Dark Hour

To be notified of giveaways and book news, please sign up for her newsletter at www.karenmcquestion.com

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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18,264 global ratings
This book is both heart breaking and heart warming--it will make you believe in miracles and karma
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This book is both heart breaking and heart warming--it will make you believe in miracles and karma
This book is both heart breaking and heart warming--it will make you believe in miracles and karma. When a horribly abused, by his father, 9 year old boy finally fears for his life--he runs! He hides in a truck which takes off with him. He finds himself in Wisconsin--no friends--no family. The men driving the truck felt bad and handed him a $5.00 bill. He ultimately went into the gas station store and was very careful about spending that money--he had to make it last. He used the restroom to wash up and then went walking to see if he could find some shelter. He happened upon a tree house which was on an old ladies property--but could not be seen by the house easily. He settled into the tree house and made his way back and forth between there and the store each day. He managed to find food that was left and then spent his last 1.00 on 2 bananas--the shop keeper told him it was his lucky day--buy 2 bananas--get one free! Then a really bad rain storm hit and he hid under the shelter of the old woman's canopy. Actually the dog found him but the woman told him to come on in--made him take a bath and fed him. She noticed the welts on his back.Meanwhile, the grandmother, who his father had told him was dead, was frantically searching for him--unfortunately so was his father---who would reach him first? And what would happen to cause the biggest miracle of all?I really think everyone should read this book--it can't fail to make you think and hope. I do suggest having tissues nearby--both for sad tears and happy ones!
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CNYGal
5.0 out of 5 stars Good storyg
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
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Good belie viable characters and nice ending.. I was rooting for the kid and grandma. And for the neighbors and dog.
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Jennifer Lara
4.0 out of 5 stars An emotional story
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2021
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Half a Heart by Karen McQuestion is a story of a little boy who has lived in a very rough situation and when the chance to run came, he took it. At 9 years old, Logan Weber knows the routine: keep quiet, make the food last and don’t cause trouble. He does whatever it takes to avoid the rages of his violent father. One day, he runs away and ends up in another state. Alone in an unfamiliar place and relying on his instincts and the kindness of strangers, Logan manages to find a safe place to hide. Hoping for one more day, Logan manages to catch the attention of Joanne Dembiec and Paul and Laura Sutton, neighbors who, in their own way, help him. Will Logan finally find a safe and loving home? Or will he be taken back to face the anger of his father?
Karen McQuestion can always be counted on to provide an emotional journey with a heart wrenching story filled with suspenseful moments. Half a Heart is an emotional journey of a little boy who has been abused and neglected. He finally sees a way out and he takes it, with not much thought of where to go or what to do next. A child who has learned to fend for himself, Logan is quite resourceful when he needs food, shelter and other necessities. It is heartbreaking that a child learns to be so independent through such horrific circumstances. I enjoyed Half a Heart as a story of one child’s resilience and his ability to affect the lives of the adults around him, especially the older Joanne Dembiec, who seems to be on her way to being a cranky and unpleasant neighbor. I recommend Half a Heart.
Half a Heart is available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook.
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jamie
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written as always!
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2023
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Story about abuse in homes. Will the young boy make it or not? Can he survive on his own or should he stay with a drunken dad? Are any family members still living? This book was very well written as always. Makes you feel like you are right there next to the young boy for everything, from being scared, cold, and hungry, to the feelings he is feeling!
Will the old ladies help him along with the young wife and husband? Are there still good people left in the world? This book was a very well worded story! The details are all in the right places!
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Ashley McGinnis
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
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Sad but thrilling book couldn't put it down after the last half. Can't wait to see what her other books are like
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Nancy Lopez
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book !!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024
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This is one of the most heart touching stories I have read in a long time………I truly enjoyed
it from the first page to the last page. It makes me wonder how many kids are living in circumstances like this today ?? Unknown to anyone but their abuser and their selves………
I pray God interviews and set the captors free………while punishing the abusers to life-time
jail terms …………
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Jacquelyn L. Larson
4.0 out of 5 stars restoration
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023
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I love stories about young people and women who rise above the chaos in their lives. There are more good folks than the deplorable. This is a simple story but with a happy ending. It shows grit and a determination to rise above and not let it define life forever.
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Gramma4
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
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Well written story and held my interest to the end! Highly recommended.
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Cynthia
3.0 out of 5 stars Unfortunately, I was not pulled in as much as I wanted.
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2023
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After witnessing the horrific murder of his mother, nine year old Logan Weber is left unable to speak from the trauma and is left to endure the abuse of his alcoholic father.

With no other choice, Logan flees the wrath of his father only to hide in the back of a moving truck and accidently be taken across state lines where he decides fending for himself in the country is better than going to back to the abuse of his father.

But how long can a nine year old sustain on his own, and when an adult finds him, will he be sent back to the horrific home where his father can continue the abuse?

The book was a unique story and obviously heartbreaking as I rooted for Logan to get out of the terrible home situation he was in, but something about the voice didn’t resonate. It was very clear the author is older and when writing the voice of Logan’s grandmother, as well as the older neighbor, Joanne Niebec, she nailed it. But writing in Logan’s voice seemed to escape her and instead made the nine year old boy a bit unbelievable.

Even with that, the story was still one that you wanted to continue to the end to ensure Logan got that happy ending he so desperately deserved.

A great book to start the year, but it was missing the spark that connects me entirely to the story and unfortunately, I was not pulled in as much as I wanted.
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Gee
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2023
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A good read and a feel good book also with baddies, I will Definatly read more of her books in the future.
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midnyte goddess
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
Reviewed in Canada on February 28, 2021
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I absolutely loved the book. I was a foster parent for 25 years and had over 100 children. We have 2 birth children and 5 adopted ones. I have been considering writing about some of my experiences, and this book may be the 'sign' I have been looking for. We'll written, thoughtful and thought provoking. A great read. Thank you.
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Nerodog
5.0 out of 5 stars This story will probably make you feel good
Reviewed in Australia on February 10, 2023
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So nice to get away from dreary dark tales about adult narcissists. This one is about a resourceful young boy who runs away from an abusive home and it all turns out okay in the end.
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Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Held my attention - a good read
Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2019
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This book was a good read and I would recommend it for light reading. You become very sympathetic to the situation and wanting to know the outcome will keep bringing you back to read. I did find it somewhat contrived towards the end, but still appreciated the story overall.
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L
4.0 out of 5 stars Not able to put it down
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2019
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You need to know that you want to know what happens to this little fella. Your heart goes out to him. A good read. Some of the coincidences stretch the imagination or it would have got 5 stars, still a most enjoyable story.
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