Ann Redisch Stampler makes her YA debut with Where It Began. She is the author of several picture books, including The Rooster Prince of Breslov, which have been an Aesop Accolade winner, Sydney Taylor notable books, a National Jewish Book Awards finalist and winner, and Bank Street Best Books of the Year. Ann lives in Los Angeles, California.
"A terrific read! Ann Stampler puts you in Gabby's head and keeps
you there until the gripping conclusion. A writer to watch!"
--Alex Flinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beastly
"Gabby is a witty and sarcastic narrator, nailing the
superficiality of her exclusive high school and wealthy friends...
[Readers] will eagerly anticipate the accident's entire truth
revealed, especially through its surprising and gratifying ending."
--VOYA
"Stampler's story of a girl's obsession with a guy at the expense
of all else is powerful, and Gabby's alcohol problem, her devotion
to Billy, and her overall denial are entirely believable. Gabby's
sardonic voice will draw readers into the story immediately, as
Stampler delivers a searing portrayal of power, privilege, and
betrayal in the hills above Los Angeles." --Publishers Weekly
"The relentlessly wry and sarcastic tone of this first-person yarn
instantly grabs readers' interest and propels the story forward.
Stampler paints a ruthless portrait of wealthy Los Angeles, but she
finds the occasional human being there too. Readers will find much
cynicism but also humor and insight into a corrupt system not
necessarily confined to the rich. Clever and constantly
interesting, this is as much a winner as Gabby." -Kirkus
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"Unputdownable!"
-Jenny Han, bestselling author of The Summer I Turned Pretty
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