Things Hoped For

Seventeen-year-old Gwen is preparing to audition for New York Cityas top music schools when her grandfather mysteriously disappears, leaving Gwen only a phone message telling her not to worry. But thereas nothing more stressful than practicing for her auditions, not knowing where her grandfather is, and being forced to lie about his whereabouts when her insistent great-uncle demands an audience with him. Then Gwen meets Robert, also in town for music auditions, and the two pair up to brave the city without supervision. As auditions approach and her great-uncle becomes more aggressive, Gwen and Robert make a startling discovery. Suddenly Gwenas hopes are turned upside down, and she and Robert are united in ways neither of them could have foretold. . . .Clements, Andrew is the author of 'Things Hoped For', published 2008 under ISBN 9780142410738 and ISBN 014241073X.