"If You Find Me" is a young adult novel written by Emily Murdoch, first published in 2013. The novel tells the story of Carey, a 14-year-old girl who has spent most of her life living in a remote forest in Tennessee with her younger sister, Jenessa, and their drug-addicted mother.
The novel follows Carey as she and Jenessa are taken away from their mother and placed in the care of their father, whom they have never met. Carey struggles to adjust to her new life, which includes attending school and living with a family that she doesn't know. As she navigates the challenges of her new life, she also confronts the trauma of her past and the secrets that she has been forced to keep.
The novel explores themes of family, trauma, and the resilience of the human spirit. Murdoch's writing is raw and powerful, and she captures the voices of her young protagonists with great sensitivity and nuance. The novel is a gripping and emotional read, and it offers a compelling portrayal of the effects of abuse and neglect on children, as well as the importance of love, support, and forgiveness in the process of healing.
"If You Find Me" was widely praised for its poignant and authentic portrayal of the experiences of its young protagonists. The novel has been recognized with several awards, including the 2014 Kentucky Bluegrass Award and the 2014 Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award for Young Adult Fiction.
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