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General fiction, Family stories, Contemporary romanceAging (social issues)
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Some loves deserve a second chance... Coming back to Gulliver Island after a ten-year absence to take care of his… father should have been simple. Emmett Deal would fix and sell the family home, and return to Cincinnati with his ailing father in tow. Yet something compels him to stay a little longer. The beautiful, bright eyes of Jaime Brown. Ten years ago, traumatic events changed the course of Jaime's life forever, catching her in a small-town life she can't escape. Emmett's return stirs up the memories she wanted to ignore...and dreams she had forgotten. Now she finds herself with a rare opportunity-a second chance. Only this time, it's not just for love...
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Family stories, General fictionDisabilities
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A dramatic bush plane crash in coastal Alaska leaves the pilot injured. The passengers, a team of Special Olympic Athletes,… must fend for themselves to survive. An Alaska storm first threatens to overwhelm them during the night as they care for their unconscious pilot. Each must confront the challenges of survival in the wilderness, while transcending their limitations. Forced to overcome their habits of dependency and help each other, the group finds courage in the Olympic oath: "Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
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Family storiesReference
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A is for "Tink Aaron-Martin," "Aardvark," and "Amazing" in this wonderful alphabetical novel! Tink Aaron-Martin has been grounded AGAIN after… an adventure with her best friend Freddie Blue Anderson. To make the time pass, she decides to write an encyclopedia of her life from "Aa" (a kind of lava--okay, she cribbed that from the real encyclopedia) to "Zoo" (she's never been to one, but her brothers belong there). As the alphabet unfolds, so does the story of Tink's summer: more adventures with Freddie Blue (and more experiences in being grounded); how her family was featured in a magazine about "Living with Autism," thanks to her older brother Seb--and what happened after Seb fell apart; her growing friendship, and maybe more, with Kai, a skateboarder who made her swoon (sort of). And her own sense that maybe she belongs not under "H" for "Hideous," or "I" for "Invisible," but "O" for "Okay." Written entirely in Tink's hilarious encyclopedia entries, THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ME is both a witty trick and a reading treat for anyone who loves terrific middle-grade novels.
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Family stories, General fictionDisabilities
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Shortlisted for the Bookseller YA Prize 2015! Jo could never have guessed that the friendship she so desperately craves would… come in the shape of a severely disabled boy. He can’t even speak. Maybe it is because he can’t speak that she finds herself telling him how difficult it is living with her eccentric, mentally fragile mother. Behind Chris’ lopsided grin and gigantic blue wheelchair is a real person — with a sense of humour, a tremendous stubborn streak and a secret he has kept from everyone. For a while it seems life may actually get better. But as Jo finds out just how terrible life is for Chris, and as her own life spirals out of control, she becomes desperate to change things for both of them. In a dramatic turn of events, Jo makes a decision that could end in tragedy. This is the story of how an unusual friendship unlocks the words that neither knew they had.
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General fiction, Family storiesDisabilities
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Your daughter does not speak… But can she teach you how to live? Ever since Ruby was tiny, she has… been unique. Her smiles are magically rare, her building blocks are always colour-coded, and she communicates only in gestures. Sometimes, being Ruby’s mother is hard, but the way she sees the world makes it new for Sara every day. When Sara’s husband walks out on them, Sara’s world falls apart, and her mother-in-law, Barbara, is the only person Sara can turn to for help. But Barbara thinks Ruby’s problems are all in Sara’s head; that she just doesn’t know how to raise a child right. Sara can’t see how she’ll cope alone. Barbara won’t listen. Can a girl who doesn’t speak show them the way? A powerful emotional page-turner about motherhood, friendship and family. Guaranteed to take your breath away. Perfect for fans of A Boy Made of Blocks, Jodi Picoult and Jojo Moyes. Readers are loving Where I Found You:‘A wonderfully written, engaging, true-to-life story about motherhood and the lengths we go to in order to protect our children. I found myself alternately tearing up and chuckling. Tough subjects handled with love and care. Very well done!’ Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘What a beautiful story. Seriously… The book brought tears to my eyes at times. It was amazing.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘A beautiful heartwarming and emotional read, well written and I just loved all the characters.’ Netgalley reviewer ‘A very touching and emotional story of a mother’s journey in doing the best for her child - something all parents can relate to.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Poignant, emotional, passionate but overall heartwarming and hopeful!... The fight and struggle a mother will endure out of love for her child! Thought provoking and honest.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘A lovely book about a mother who has to jump hurdles to understand her young daughter and get her the help she needs. Very realistic! How many people are going through this very thing right now?’ Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘A beautiful heart-rending story of a mother's struggle... I couldn't put this one down!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘What a great read. This is my first from this author but won’t be my last. Had my attention from the first page to the last page. Had me wanting to keep reading so I could find out what happened.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘An incredibly poignant book, well written and tender.’ Netgalley reviewer ‘A beautiful and emotional read… My heart broke for Sara.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘I loved it!!! What a wonderful book… You laugh, you cry, you cheer… I was turning the pages as fast as I could…