When I Found You
by Catherine Ryan Hyde
When I Found You by Catherine Ryan Hyde holds a well received rating of 3.92 out of 5, based on 16K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 410 pages.
About When I Found You
While duck hunting one morning, childless, middle-aged Nathan McCann finds a newborn abandoned in the woods. To his shock, the child—wrapped in a sweater and wearing a tiny knitted hat—is still alive. To his wife’s shock, Nathan wants to adopt the boy…but the child’s grandmother steps in. Nathan makes her promise, however, that one day she’ll bring the boy to meet him so he can reveal that he was the one who rescued him. Fifteen years later, the widowered Nathan discovers the child abandoned once again—this time at his doorstep. Named Nat, the teenager has grown into a sullen delinquent whose grandmother can no longer tolerate him. Nathan agrees to care for Nat, and the two engage in a battle of wills that pans years. Still, the older man repeatedly assures the youngster that, unlike the rest of the world, he will never abandon him—not even when Nat suffers a trauma that changes both of their lives forever.From the bestselling author of Pay It Forward comes When I Found You, an exquisite, emotional tale of the unexpected bonds that nothing in life can break.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Catherine Ryan Hyde |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 410 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Chick-lit, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.92 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 16,032 |
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What genre is When I Found You?
When I Found You is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Chick-lit. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is When I Found You worth reading?
Based on 16K reader ratings, When I Found You has an average score of 3.92 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is When I Found You?
When I Found You has 410 pages.
Who wrote When I Found You?
When I Found You was written by Catherine Ryan Hyde. It was first published in 2009.
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