A Place Like This

By Steven Herrick

Jack and Annabel have decided to put off university and drive around the country. It all seems wildly romantic, but when their car dies two days into the trip, they end up at George’s apple orchard. They figure it’s a temporary pit stop—and at first it is. But when Jack recognizes a familiar suffering in George’s family, he and Annabel decide to stay for a while. They’re not sure how to help, but they know they want to try...

This companion to Love, Ghosts, & Facial Hair captures the difficult search for identity in an isolated place.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon Pulse
• Release date: Apr 16, 2013
• ISBN: 9781442496729

Steven Herrick

Steven Herrick is one of Australia's most popular poets. His books for teens include Love, Ghosts, & Facial Hair; A Place Like This; and The Simple Gift.

Reviews for A Place Like This

[df1a_bethanyh · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

At age eighteen, Jack and Annabel decide to skip college and just run away together. With their parents' support, they leave town heading to the beach. After running out of gas and food, they come across a family living on an apple farm. After getting to know the family they realize Emma, a pregnant teenager, needs their help to find hope. Her dad, brother Craig, and sister Betsy are also lonely without their mother there. Jack and Annabel don't know whether to stay or leave.