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Book Synopsis: Winner: 2021 Eric Hoffer Book Award for Best Middle Reader Winner: 2021 First Horizon Award for debut books Winner: 2022 Best Book Award for Children's Fiction, American Book Fest, Melanie knows she's special. She understands the secret language of old houses and can make jewels out of broken glass. Her imagination can do anything - except make friends. But then, she meets Sabrina, who looks like a TV star and acts like a spy, and who doesn't care what anyone thinks. She teaches Melanie how to believe in herself, and soon Melanie starts living her dreams. She even lands the lead in Peter Pan! If only she could share it all with Mom. Sabrina thinks they can track her down, and Melanie wants to believe, but sometimes it's easier to pretend. Her new life feels like a house of cards, until one day it all comes crashing down and she finds herself with no choice but to face the truth... and let go.
“Believe had control of me, keeping me wondering, wanting, and waiting for a conclusion I thought I might have figured out. Nope, I was wrong, but no spoilers here. You need to read Believe to find out how everything and everyone plays out. The story is perfect for boys and girls.”
— Kids Lit Review, starred review
“A riveting story of loss and friendship. Mathison's characters, young and old, are so well realized that they live on in the reader's mind long after the book is closed.”
— Margaret J. Anderson, author of Searching for Shona
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Introducing Believe - the award-winning middle reader book that will captivate and inspire readers of all ages. Winner of the prestigious 2021 Eric Hoffer Book Award for Best Middle Reader and the 2021 First Horizon Award for debut books, Believe is a must-read for anyone seeking an enchanting and heartwarming tale.
In Believe, you'll meet Melanie, a unique and talented young girl who possesses an extraordinary gift. She has the ability to understand the secret language of old houses and turn broken glass into shimmering jewels. But despite her incredible imagination, Melanie struggles to make friends. That is until she encounters Sabrina, a girl who exudes confidence and fearlessness, and who teaches Melanie the invaluable lesson of believing in herself.
As their friendship blossoms, Melanie starts to live out her dreams, even landing the lead role in Peter Pan. However, there's one thing Melanie wishes she could share with her mom. Sabrina believes they can find her, and Melanie desperately wants to believe her. But sometimes, the easier path is to pretend. As her new life feels like a fragile house of cards, Melanie must eventually confront the truth and let go.
Praised by Kids Lit Review as "a riveting story of loss and friendship," Believe will keep you engaged, guessing, and yearning for more. With well-developed characters that stay with you long after you finish the last page, this book is perfect for boys and girls alike. So don't miss out on the magic and wonder of Believe - order your copy today and embark on an unforgettable literary journey.
Order your copy of Believe today and discover the captivating story that has won awards and touched the hearts of readers worldwide.
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