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From a New York Times bestselling author: When a newborn infant was left in her care, foster parent Cathy uncovered the shocking and heartbreaking mystery of his origins. An emotional true story with nearly 1,800 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

A “stunning” New York Times bestseller (Publishers Weekly) with over 183,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads: Reeling from a sexual assault, social outcast Melinda fights to heal from trauma and reclaim her voice. “Gripping… A novel that will be hard for readers to forget” (Kirkus Reviews).

In this Newbery Honor winner and New York Times bestseller, three friends find their lives transformed by their encounters with the same enchanted harmonica. “Meticulous historical detail… masterful storytelling” (School Library Journal starred review), with over 15,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

Today has to be perfect.Magic.I look at the clock.10:14 AM.Ten fourteen. One plus one is two plus four is six…

A #1 New York Times bestseller with over 78,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads: Dealing with grief over his mother’s cancer, Conor encounters a monster who demands that he tell a true story. A “profoundly moving, expertly crafted tale” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

The first book in this thrilling, terrifying series by New York Times bestselling author Barry Lyga is perfect for fans…

After sustaining serious injuries in the Gulf War, Allen felt angry and isolated — until a canine companion named Endal touched his heart. This moving memoir tells the true story of their remarkable friendship. “Heartbreaking” (Daily Mail).

Reality, it turns out, is often not what you perceive it to be—sometimes, there really is someone out to get…

For readers of Marieke Nijkamp’s This Is Where It Ends, a powerful and timely contemporary classic about the aftermath of…

Perfect for fans of Sliding Doors, Kasie West’s riveting novel Pivot Point follows a girl with the power to see…