Twelve-year-old River Starling navigates a summer of change in 1980s Oregon while searching for the father who abandoned her. Along with her best friend, she discovers the meaning of family and the importance of trusting God's plan.
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Celery Brown and the Girl Who Isn't Frightened
Karen Rosario Ingerslev · 2019
Concern24MildVirtue76Shining
Celery Brown discovers a mysterious girl living in the woods who claims to be unafraid of anything, leading to an adventure about fear and faith.
Maddie returns to her small hometown to help her family and unexpectedly reconnects with her high school sweetheart, Joe.
Mira travels from London to Kolkata to visit her extended family and uncover secrets about her late grandmother's past.
Two social outcasts, a physically large boy with learning disabilities and a small boy with a physical deformity, form a powerful bond and embark on imaginary quests.
Stanley Yelnats is sent to a desert detention camp where boys are forced to dig holes for a mysterious purpose.
A young boy named Leo tries to understand and manage his parents' expectations and rules, often with humorous results.
Enzo, a dog, recounts his life and the lessons he learns about love, loyalty, and the human condition from his owner, Denny.
The daughter of the US President navigates the challenges of public life and personal identity.
Colie, an insecure teenager sent to stay with her eccentric aunt for the summer, finds unexpected friendship and self-confidence while working at a local diner.
A group of high school students deals with social pressures, relationships, and personal insecurities.