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Now Is Everything

(2017)
A novel by

 
 
* A Bank Street Best Children's Book of 2017 * Georgia Peach Book Award Nominee * 
 
Read the book New York Times bestselling author Amber Smithcalls "powerful and haunting," and acclaimed author Peter BrownHoffmeister calls "beautiful and sad."
 
Now Is Everything is a stirring debut novel toldin alternating THEN and NOW chapters, perfect for Sarah Dessen and JenniferNiven fans, about what one girl is willing to do to protect her past, present,and future.
 
The McCauleys look perfect on the outside. But nothing isever as it seems, and this family is hiding a dark secret.
 
Hadley McCauley will do anything to keep her sister safefrom their father. But when Hadley's forbidden relationship with CharlieSimmons deepens, the violence at home escalates, culminating in an explosiveaccident that will leave everyone changed.
 
When Hadley attempts to take her own life at the hospitalpost-accident, her friends, doctors, family, and the investigator on the casewant to know why. Only Hadley knows what really happened that day, and she'snot talking.


Genre: Young Adult Fiction

Praise for this book

"NOW IS EVERYTHING is a gripping, suspenseful, and moving story that asks the question: what are you willing to do for the people you love? Both heart-breaking and heart-restoring, this book grabbed me from the very first line and never let go." - Robin Roe

"Powerful and haunting, Now is Everything explores the complexities of family and abuse, as we follow one girl on her courageous journey to choose love over hate and hope over fear." - Amber Smith

"Now is Everything is equal parts heartbreaking, unflinching, and hopeful. Hadley’s story will no doubt reach readers who need it." - Kara Thomas


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