Sara Zarr is een veelgeprezen auteur wiens werken zich verdiepen in de complexiteit van de adolescentie en de reis van zelfontdekking. Door een meeslepende vertelstijl verkent ze de emotionele landschappen van haar personages met eerlijkheid en diepgang. Haar schrijven onderscheidt zich door het vermogen om de subtiele nuances van relaties en innerlijke worstelingen te vangen, en biedt lezers inzichtelijke perspectieven op universele thema's als liefde, verlies en opgroeien.
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Exploring the significance of small moments, this narrative delves into the idea that family is not merely a given, but something actively created. Award-winning author Sara Zarr weaves a tale that highlights personal identity and the connections that shape us, ultimately revealing the profound impact of relationships in our lives.
Told from their own viewpoints, seventeen-year-old Jill, in grief over the loss of her father, and Mandy, nearly nineteen, are thrown together when Jill's mother agrees to adopt Mandy's unborn child but nothing turns out as they had anticipated.
Gem's life has been marked by instability and uncertainty, leaving her yearning for a sense of security she's never experienced. As she navigates her tumultuous existence, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and resilience. The narrative explores her struggles, relationships, and the quest for a place to call home, ultimately highlighting the importance of finding strength in vulnerability and the transformative power of love and connection.
Two acclaimed young adult authors join forces for a novel about growing up, leaving home, and that one fateful email that assigns . . . your college roommate.
Sara Zarr, a National Book Award finalist, explores a teen girl's feelings of abandonment due to her parents' separation and her fixation on a local girl who has disappeared.
After losing her soul mate, Cameron, when they were nine, Jennifer, now seventeen, transformed herself from the unpopular fat girl into the beautiful and popular Jenna, but Cameron's unexpected return dredges up memories that cause both social and emotional turmoil.
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Lucy Beck-Moreau once had a promising future as a concert pianist. She performed at festivals and won awards; all the right people knew who she was. That was all before she turned twelve. Now, aged sixteen, it's over for her.
Exploring the theme of love and acceptance, this novel delves into the courage required to truly understand and embrace the complexities of those we care about. Through intimate storytelling, the author crafts a poignant narrative that invites readers to reflect on their relationships and the truths that lie beneath the surface. With its heartfelt approach, the book promises to resonate deeply with anyone who has grappled with the challenges of seeing loved ones as they truly are.