Out of Place audiobook

Cove wants to find a place to fit in. It is hard to do that on Martha's Vineyard when your mom refuses to leave the island and your best friend has moved to New York City. Then the cool girls in her class start to wear matching shirts that say: "Stay. Away. From. Us." Cove discovers places to escape from the bullies and discovers the world of fashion design. I loved the way the thrift store, the show "Create You" and visits to the retirement home to sew with Anna give Cove a dream to hold onto. The letters exchanged with BFF Nina give us a new view of their friendship and show us new things about Cove. It all works together well and will no doubt spark creativity and a welcoming spirit in readers.Thank you to Green Willow Books and Edelweiss for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This little novel touched my heart. Young Cove has spent her entire life on Martha's Vineyard in the company of her hippie, yoga bendy mother. Her small world is shattered when her best friend, Nina, moves with her fathers to New York City. More than perhaps any other book I've read, Out of Place depicts, with painstaking accuracy, the cruelty of middle school age girls. Cove's classmates' torment and the ensuing isolation rang with familiarity. Desperate to visit Nina, Cove applies to a reality fashion show with the hope of winning an all expenses paid trip to the Big Apple. In the process, she compromises her own values. With the help of friends in unexpected places, Cove's tender heart and determination shine brightly, and bring the book's ultimate message to a hopeful close.

This and other reviews can be found on The Psychotic Nerd Short and Simple Review I picked this book up at a whim, and I am glad that I did. This is a wonderfully written book. I could really understand Cove's character, and she just felt authentically her age. I was worried by the synopsis that this was going to be a sad book, a bit bittersweet, but this book turned out to be more sweet than bitter. Cove is sad and lonely without her best friend, but she gains new friends in surprising places, and I loved seeing these relationships grow. Overall, this is a great book.

Out of Place by Jennifer Blecher is a delicately woven slice-of-life novel about bullying, friendship, and wanting more out of life. This novel perfectly captures what it’s like to be an almost-teen who feels out of place in her world. It also explores how kids can cope when a best friend moves away. If you’re looking for a moving summery novel with unlikely friendships and character growth, you’ll enjoy Out of Place.Read my full review here.

I really like this book, and didn’t want it to end! Great plot, and good for all ages!

MG DESTINATION FICTIONThe great and horrible thing about living in a wonderful vacation destination like Martha’s Vineyard is that everyone comes…and everyone goes. Or at least that’s how things are turning out for Cove Bernstein. It’s no plot-buster to tell you that Cove’s best friend Nina leaves right at the beginning of OUT OF PLACE, a debut MG novel by the talented Jen Blecher. Cove and Nina have been besties forever and things will never be the same for Cove with out Nina. Yet Cove is resilient—despite her eccentric and borderline agoraphobic mother—and she sets out on her own to make new friends of all ages, take on new hobbies, and stand up to the local bullies. But her new allies (spoiler alert) also leave the island one by one (or announce their plans to leave) and there’s only one thing for Cove to do, which is figure out a way to leave, too. OUT OF PLACE is a love letter to Martha’s Vineyard, and a wholesome and sweet, emotion-driven first novel with a gentle tone and indelible depictions of what it’s like to live in a place no one ever wants to leave…but must. I highly recommend this satisfying and enjoyable book. #mglit #middlegrade #booksofplace #destinationfiction #jenblecher #outofplace #MGdebut #bookstagram #marthasvineyard

Reading children’s literature as an adult is sometimes a daunting task. As a 5th grade ELA teacher, I read A LOT of books written for younger readers. Out of Place is in my list of top books. I can already think of several students who will love this book.Cove is in a unique position: she lives year round on a very exciting place, yet she desperately wants to leave. A place others use as a sanctuary of solitude and peace from the hustle is a place where Cove feels trapped. Kids will be able to relate to Cove immediately. My heart broke for her as we learn about the awful things being said/screamed to her. I spent several portions of the book in tears. I did not like the mom in this book. Parents that don’t allow their kids the freedom to explore, and instead push their values make me sick. Being twelve is hard enough; give the kid a break.I received an advance copy; all thoughts are my own.

Hello, my name is Heather Reische and I am interviewing Cove Bernstein from the novel Out of Place by Jennifer Blecher. Out of Place is a story surrounding Cove’s life after her main source of happiness leaves the island that she lives on. This is a tale of friendship, overcoming obstacles, and creativity.H: Where do you live?C: I live in Martha’s Vinyard, Massachusetts. It is this small island off the coast of Cape Cod. On the island, I live in a small town. Even though there are a few towns in Martha’s Vinyard, everyone seems to know everyone. H: How do you feel about your surroundings and why?C: Many people talk about how fun and exciting Martha’s Vinyard is. But I honestly don’t see any part of that here. Living on this small island, I fell so closed off from everything else in the world. Day after day, everything stays the same. Plus, having such a small community can feel suffocating sometimes. I never meet anyone new and everyone knows everything about everyone which can get very annoying at times. There are a few things I do like about here though. The smell of the ocean breeze on a chilly morning is something that I do not ever want to give up. The feeling of sand on my feet is something that can’t be replaced. I think I might actually love the island of Martha’s Vinyard, just not my life on it.H: Who is your best friend?C: My best friend for life is Nina. Nina and I have been friends forever and I hope we never break apart. I can tell her anything and she can tell me anything. We would have sleepovers every night and sounds of giggles and quiet whispers would keep our parents up at night. Since we were young we have been two peas in a pod. Nobody could rip us apart even for a few minutes. But the only problem is, she moved to New York. I am so jealous of her. I do not want her to know that though because it would only make her feel worse. Without Nina, I feel empty inside and everything just got gloomy.H: What are your circumstances at school?C: Before Nina left, school was okay. Having her around was like a barrier between me and everyone else. We would kind of stay in our own little bubble and not really let anyone else in. Nina and I were not losers, but we were not popular. We sort of went unnoticed. But what I did not quite realize was that Nina was a barrier towards bullies. Without Nina, I have become a target of the mean girls. These four girls have made it their goal to make my life a living nightmare. I have done nothing to them, but for some reason, they take any chance they can get to patronize me.H: Who is your biggest supporter?C: I would say Nina, but honestly, I think it might be my mom. She can be quite a pest most of the time with all her hippie antics, but she would do anything for me in a heartbeat. Even though she is my biggest supporter, I still can’t get over the little things she does. One example of this is how she doesn't let me buy any new clothes. She is all about saving the earth and stuff but all that means to me is that I can’t wear cool clothing. I get stuck with all the hand-me-downs.H: What are your favorite hobbies?C: I actually started a new hobby of sewing. Since my mom doesn’t let me buy new clothes, I might as well make them myself. Sewing is a release for me. Any stress that I have goes away when I am creating something new. Having this hobby is the one thing keeping me sane without Nina. It might sound weird but, sewing sort of is my new Nina.H: What is your favorite place to go?C: My favorite place to go at the moment is the thrift store. Although I don’t like the fact that I can’t buy new clothes, I still find the thrift store fascinating. For one, I can find all sorts of fabrics I can use for my sewing projects. But, looking through all the old pieces gives me inspiration for what I want to make next. Each piece tells its own individual story and that is incredible.H: What is your favorite show?C: My favorite show right now is “Create You.” I can stare at that show for hours on end. It is this awesome reality show that is about fashion design and sewing. I can just imagine myself on the show. Everyone on there is very talented though. I doubt I would ever get on. But, a girl can dream.H: What is the one thing you want more than anything and what's stopping youfrom getting it?C: I want more than anything to be with Nina once again. Not only for a day or two but forever, That might not be possible because of the fact that we are only teenagers. I am thinking of applying for “Create You” just to see Nina again. The show is filmed in New York so I would be able to be with Nina without having to worry about money. The only thing is, I do not think I will get on the show.H: What's one thing about yourself that you would change if you could? C: I would choose to be more confident. Being confident and more extraverted could help me stop being harassed by those girls. Having that trait may be able to make some actual friends here on the island. Maybe being confident in myself could help me do even more great things that I can’t do since I am shy.H: Thank you so much for coming here today Cove!C: Thanks for having me! If you would like to find out more about Cove Bernstein’s adventures make sure to pick up Out of Place by Jennifer Blecher. I greatly recommend this book because of the pure amount of creativity, friendship, and hardships included in it. Cove is a character that everyone can relate to. She faces so many hurdles that could happen to anyone at any time. On each page, you find yourself just wanting the best for Cove as if she was your own friend. This just makes reading Out of Place even more enjoyable to read.

See my full review here: http://www.yabookscentral.com/kidsfic...OUT OF PLACE is an absolutely gorgeous story about bullying and feeling alone. Cove lives with her mother on Martha’s Vineyard. Although Cove would love to fit in with designer clothes and would love to see the rest of the world, her mother is a yoga instructor who is completely against commercialism and who will not leave the island. That has been okay, even though the girls at school make fun of her second-hand clothes and bark at her because she once wore a brown shirt, because she had her BFF there with her.However, now Nina, her BFF, is moving to New York City with her dads, one of whom has made it big in art with paintings of Nina. Cove would give anything to visit Nina in NYC, and soon, she thinks she has found her solution. She will enter the fashion design show for teenagers called Create You, which films in NYC and pays for travel, stay, and all related expenses for their contestants. However, first, she must learn how to sew.As Cove strives to meet her goal, she makes unexpected friends and allies along the way. At the same time, things at school are heating up with the popular girls wearing mean shirts and continuing to bully others.What I loved: The writing here is simply beautiful and impossible to put down. Cove and the other main characters just felt so real, and her experiences were unbelievably genuine. The representation of bullying and loneliness is incredible, and I highly recommend this read. With an added message about honesty and trouble/consequences, this is an unforgettable story that conveys some really important messages. For anyone who has ever felt alone or anyone who has felt like an outsider, this book will speak to your soul.Final verdict: Absolutely gorgeous and beautifully composed, this middle grade book is a must-read. I highly recommend for anyone who has ever felt lonely, lost, or picked on- Cove’s story is sure to speak to you. Character-driven and touching, this book is undeniably incredible.

Oh Cove, Cove, Cove.You are a gift to the world of middle-grade literature.Growing up is hard, and few authors get the intricacies of what it is like to grow up feeling out of place in such a beautifully relatable way! 10-year-old India, moving from place to place needed this exact book. Cove has lived her entire life on Martha's Vineyard with a mother who teaches yoga, loves kale, and refuses to buy commercial clothing. Her best friend Nina has been her grounding force until Nina's dads decide to move to New York City, now Cove is left battle the world of bullies and loneliness on her own. When she meets a young writer named Jonah and learns all about the hip show Create You a fashion design show for teens (which I wish was real because I would watch it in a heartbeat!) she finds her chance to visit Nina in the big city and FINALLY get off of the island that's been her entire life.Filled with so many beautiful moments, I just really cannot wait for the world to meet Cove in all of her kindness and strength!

Available June 2019Cove lives in Martha's Vineyard with her artist mom and she has never left the island in her 12 years. Her mom refuses to leave, even for a trip. Cove's best friend, Nina, is moving to New York City so her dad can try selling his artwork there. Cove is devastated. She is bullied by the other girls on the island, and really has no other friends. Once Nina moves Cove decides to apply to be on a reality show called "Create You" so she can go to New York and find Nina. There's only one problem, Cove doesn't know how to sew. With the help of her friend, Anna (who lives in a retirement home), Cove begins learning how to sew. Things go terribly wrong though when Cove makes a decision that she is not ready for. Great middle school book for theme, character development, and learning how to deal with typical adolescent social issues.

A good debut Middle School novel, but with an ending that felt a little rushed. Out of Place captured the feeling of transition.from grade school to middle school, finding out who you are from who you were. It also tackles bullying, finding friends in unlikely places, the motivation to follow your dreams. Cove Berenstein is a good protagonist and carries the story forward brilliantly.Some of the story could've been expounded upon, and the ending could've shown us that Cove succeeded in winning "Create You" . I sure hope that a sequel will be on its way.

My 10 year old daughter and I both read this heartwarming story of Cove. Author Jennifer Blecher creatively describes a young girl who learns about herself while living at her home on Martha's Vineyard. Blecher touches on early puberty for the main character Cove, bullying, fitting in, and having a best friend move away. A beautifully written story that I encourage any 4th-7th grader to enjoy.

This was a brilliant book and one that I can't wait for my kids to read in a year or two. It speaks volumes about being kind, being creative, and being honest, while at the same time really resonates with how hard it can be to be a kid these days. It's a quick read, and I enjoyed every minute of it.