Sixteen year old, josie, feels humiliated and goes to spend her summer with her aunt in a south carolina island. The perfect blindside, was the first book i read by wahl and after reading it i picked up all the others that were then available. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading an unexpected role. Her fresh start turns into the summer of her dreams as friendships grow, romance blossoms, and a series of thefts surround her with. What do you do when your mom is an author and her main characters resemble your own life. An unexpected role by leslea wahl josie, a clumsy teen and theater nerd, has an abundance of mortifying moments. Mar 30, 2018 in an unexpected role by leslea wahl, j osie is a theater nerd who doesnt feel like she fits in her high school. Leslea wahl, the author of an unexpected role, is back on the podcast to share some wonderful books that we would want to read with our teens during the summer time. Her website, where you can check out the writing on the wahl blog, download discussion questions and other resources, and get a snapshot of her work and mission. Dec 12, 2016 an unexpected role by leslea wahl about this book.
Leslea wahls book, an unexpected role is a finalist in this years colorado authors league awards. Without giving anything away, there is also a scene in this book involving a. I had written two other ya books, an unexpected role and where you lead, since i had written the. Can josie learn the lessons she needs in order to discover her true self. An unexpected role by leslea wahl is a book that is cataloged as a teen book but i loved it, and i am 59. One of the reasons is that its pretty unusual to have a catholic teen book that is truly fun to read, but also has references to faith.
An interview with catholic author, leslea wahl lit by. That is when the real adventure begins and josie learns who she really is and what she is about. What i saw in the book is that sometimes you just have to let go of things, dont carry your problems. Pdf an unexpected role e youngreaders pdf by leslea wahl. Leslea and i met online through the catholic writers guild, and. Support your local catholic book store by requesting catholic teen book titles for purchase. An unexpected role by leslea wahl is an engaging mixture of adventure, romance, and coming. An unexpected role by leslea wahl this book is a must read. After a humiliating event forces her to spend the summer with her.
In an unexpected role by leslea wahl, j osie is a theater nerd who doesnt feel like she fits in her high school. An unexpected role was a rmcscbwi mentorship program book. If youd like to enter for a chance to win, simply comment on this post below and youre done. In an unexpected role by leslea wahl, 16yearold josie learns the lessons she needs to discover her authentic self. An interview with catholicmom contributor leslea wahl about her new novel for teens, extreme blindside. Below is a set of possible book club discussion questions.
Then tragedy strikes someone close to josie and she realized there are. If you want to read an uplifting book, with a bit of mystery, romance, and a clumsy, relatable main character, i would suggest giving, an unexpected role a try. An interview with catholic author, leslea wahl lit by the tree. Were doing a giveaway of an unexpected role by leslea wahl, a little house picture book treasury, and the lifegiving home.
An unexpected role leslea wahl electio publishing isbn 97816323045 eisbn 97816323052 asin b01m22kc1j this was the second book by leslea wahl i have read in the last month. Stop 9 leslea wahl awardwinning catholic teen fiction author the perfect blindside, an unexpected role, etc. But yes, it was a little difficult to get back into the characters. This guide is created in the olvs homeschooling curriculum style. The return of leslea wahl, author of an unexpected role discussing her favorite adventure reads. A humorous and touching story of sixteen year old josie.
Josie thought she was escaping her problems when she left for south carolina, but her troubles were about to get a lot worse. An unexpected role by leslea wahl posted on october 10, 2016 by aj cattapan today i am so excited to talk with you about the next book from leslea wahl. Jul 12, 2018 thats why weve teamed up with leslea wahl author of an unexpected role, a tale for any teen who enjoys a book with a little romance, mystery, and adventure to put together her favorite summertime reads for kids and teens that are packed with inspiring books to make reading a fun adventure. I screech and toss a copy of saving sadie on the kitchen island. In an unexpected role, my main character is a theater enthusiast and the plays and musicals that she mentions are. Extreme blindside, leslea wahls second book in the blindside series. Unlikely witnesses combines the characters of leslea wahls awardwinning ya mysteries, the perfect blindside and an unexpected role, in an allnew adventure. Thats why weve teamed up with leslea wahl author of an unexpected role, a tale for any teen who enjoys a book with a little romance, mystery, and adventure to put together her favorite summertime reads for kids and teens that are packed with inspiring books to make reading a. Im always a little putoff by present tense narration, but i quickly grew to enjoy josies voice.
Leslea wahl the story of the perfect blindside quite literally popped into my head. Cattapan an excellent read and i look forward to more books by wahl in the future. Its not preachy, but faith is lived and lived well. Authorillustrator, stan yan is happy to announce that thanks to a partnership with second start to the right childrens books, he is teaching again this summer, and can do a free skype.
Leslea wahl has done it again another great book customtailored to teens teen girls in particular. Leslea wahl is the awardwinning author of where you lead, the perfect blindside and an unexpected role. If you want to write for teens, read a lot of young adult books. An excellent read and i look forward to more books by wahl in the future. Two precariously perched oranges roll off the counter and plummet to the floor. Who could blame them because her mother has been writing about her awkwardness for years. Discussion questions and study guide an unexpected role. Its fun to hear their different takes on the action and the boys relentless competitions. Jul 31, 2018 an unexpected role by leslea wahl is a book that is cataloged as a teen book but i loved it, and i am 59. By this, i mean josies mom is an author and her previous books has been based on josie life and events. Rocky mountain coloradowyoming may 2017 member good.
A little bit mystery, a little bit, romance, and a bit of coming of age. Josie hi, im josie, your average high school teen, just trying to make it through the perils of high school. Awesome catholic summer books for kids blessed is she. An unexpected role by leslea wahl the devastation of a ruined summer. As he wonders if he can trust peter, secrets, rumors, lies, and a mysterious box put roland on a journey that has the power to change his loner status. Where you lead by leslea wahl posted on october 8, 2018 by aj cattapan if youve been around the blog a while, you know i love a good ya mystery by leslea wahl. She lives in colorado with her husband, three children and her adorable pets who she likes to include in her stories. An unexpected role is a ya story by leslea wahl about a sixteenyearold named josie. My oldest child was always an continue reading interview with ya author leslea wahl. Sabbath rest book talkopen book aug 2018 erin mccole cupp. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. You will have to read the book to find out what unexpected role josie had to play. I have to say i have been pleasantly surprised at how much depth is actually in a ya novel.
An unexpected role is written for teenage readersand specifically for catholic youth. Jul 10, 2019 pdf an unexpected role e youngreaders pdf by leslea wahl a this was a very easy, enjoyable read, a summer romance crossed with a crime. An unexpected role the summer between their sophomore and junior years the perfect blindside the fall of their junior year of high school extreme blindside the winter of their junior year of high school more precious than gold the summer between their junior and senior years. Told with humor and heart, an unexpected role is a tale for any teen who enjoys a book with a little romance, mystery, and adventure. Hey everyone, in this meaty episode of the reading with your kids podcast, we are overjoyed to be joined by leslea wahl, author of an unexpected role and the perfect blindside. Until recently i would have not thought about reading a ya novel, but i have been introduced to some novels from my local librarian. Leslea wahl, author award winning author of young adult novels full of adventure, mystery, humor and inspiration. It is a mystery that doesnt start out as a mystery. Lesliea wahl an unexpected role catholic authors youtube. What i saw in the book is that sometimes you just have to let go of things, dont. After her mothers book comes out, josie is teased incessantly by the entire high school about the antics in the book because they believe the stories are about her. Did you know that josies adventure continues through some short stories. While neither the perfect blindside nor an unexpected role take on big, controversial issues, they focus on natural concerns and problems that are, in fact, important to teens, both personally and spiritually. My book club was reading a young adult novel and i became interested in themore the story of the perfect blindside quite literally popped into my head.
After a humiliating event and overwhelming peer pressure, 16yearold josie flees her home to spend the summer with her aunt on a south carolina island. Leslea is joining us today to share with us some of her favorite. Today i am so excited to talk with you about the next book from leslea wahl. I am chatting today with josie, the star of an unexpected role by leslea wahl. A witness to joy by simone troisi and christiana paccini.
These moments are unfortunately incorporated into her mothers novels, which are then published for all of her school to see. When her aunt lily brings up the string of thefts happening around the island, josie should have hopped on the first plane for home. However, her mom is a best selling author who uses josies life as inspiration. I speak to writer of catholic fiction leslea wahl about her book an unexpected role at the 2018 catholic marketing network show in lancaster pa. After a humiliating event and overwhelming peer pressure, 16yea. As such though written for the young adult market but would be appealing and entertaining to anyone who likes that historical mystery type of story. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Where you lead by leslea wahl nook book ebook barnes. Then in an unexpected role by leslea wahl, josies summer takes a whole new turn when she decides to spend the summer with her aunt in south carolina. Extreme blindside, leslea wahls second book in the blindside. By this, i mean josies mom is an author and her previous books have been based on josies life and events. An unexpected role book trailer catholic fictioncatholic. Interview with ya author leslea wahl carolyn astfalk, author.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. This is the first in a fivebook series about the west brothers. She cant wait until her junior year when she finally will fit in. An unexpected role good news book shop catholic books. This is the sixth volume written by or contributed to by leslea wahl that i have read. This book feels like a mash up of a female lead from madeleine lengle crossed with nancy drew, and the movie national treasure.
His famous face makes it hard to go anywhere unnoticed. Aug 06, 2018 i speak to writer of catholic fiction leslea wahl about her book an unexpected role at the 2018 catholic marketing network show in lancaster pa. My book club was reading a young adult novel and i became interested in the idea of a story seen from two different points of view. In case you werent aware, i have combined the characters from my awardwinning ya mysteries, the perfect blindside and an unexpected role, in several short stories. Her newest masterpiece pirouettes across the smooth grayspeckled granite, colliding with the fruit bowl. And i eagerly awaited this novel that continues the story. In an unexpected role, my main character is a theater enthusiast and the plays and musicals that she mentions are all ones that either myself or my kids were in. The series begins with the perfect blindside, which follows jake, a selfdescribed snowboarding phenom and teenage olympian with a chip on his shoulder and his classmate sophie, a smalltown girl whos proud of itand who tends to geek out over local history. I was reading it on my commutes to work, and sharing about it with my oldest daughter when i got home.