Goodbye from Nowhere by SaraZarr Hardcover, 384 Pages, Published 2020 by Balzer + Bray ISBN-13: 978-0-06-243468-5, ISBN: 0-06-243468-3
"Sara Zarr, author of the National Book Award finalist Story of a Girl, returns with an intimate, exquisitely crafted novel of the courage it takes to see those we love for who they are."
Story of a Girl by SaraZarr Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2017 by Little, Brown Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-316-56354-3, ISBN: 0-316-56354-4
"Now a movie on Lifetime! I was thirteen when my dad caught me with Tommy Webber in the back of Tommy's Buick, parked next to the old Chart House down in Montara at eleven o'clock on a Tuesday night. Tommy was seventeen and the supposed friend of my brother, Darren.I didn't love him.I'm not sure I even liked him.In a moment, Deanna Lambert's teenage life is changed forever. Struggling to overcome the lasting repercussions and the stiflin ..."
Roomies(Reprint) by SaraZarr, Tara Altebrando Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2015 by Little, Brown Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-316-21750-7, ISBN: 0-316-21750-6
"The countdown to college has begun.When Elizabeth receives her freshman-year roommate assignment at the beginning of summer, she shoots off an email to coordinate the basics: TV, microwave, mini-fridge. She can't wait to escape her New Jersey beach town, and her mom, and start life over in California.That first message comes as a surprise to Lauren in San Francisco; she had requested a single. But if Lauren's learned anything from being ..."
How to Save a Life(Reprint) by SaraZarr Paperback, 368 Pages, Published 2012 by Little, Brown Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-316-03605-4, ISBN: 0-316-03605-6
"Jill MacSweeny just wishes everything could go back to normal. But ever since her dad died, she's been isolating herself from her boyfriend, her best friends -- everyone who wants to support her. When her mom decides to adopt a baby, it feels like she's somehow trying to replace a lost family member with a new one. Mandy Kalinowski understands what it's like to grow up unwanted -- to be raised by a mother who never intended to have a ch ..."
Once Was Lost(Reprint) by SaraZarr Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2011 by Little, Brown Books For Young Readers Bargain Price ISBN-13: 978-0-316-03603-0, ISBN: 0-316-03603-X
"Samara Taylor used to believe in miracles. She used to believe in a lot of things. When your father's a pastor, it's hard not to buy in to the idea of the perfect family, a loving God, and amazing grace. But lately, Sam has a lot of reasons to doubt. Her mother lands in rehab after a DUI and her father seems more interested in his congregation than his family. When a young girl in her small town is kidnapped, the local tragedy overlaps ..."
Sweethearts(Reprint) by SaraZarr Paperback, 217 Pages, Published 2009 by Little, Brown Books For Young Readers Bargain Price ISBN-13: 978-0-316-01456-4, ISBN: 0-316-01456-7
"As children, Jennifer Harris and Cameron Quick were both social outcasts. They were also one another's only friend. So when Cameron disappears without warning, Jennifer thinks she's lost the only person who will ever understand her. Now in high school, Jennifer has been transformed. Known as Jenna, she's popular, happy, and dating, everything "Jennifer" couldn't be---but she still can't shake the memory of her long-lost friend. When ..."
Gem & Dixie(Reprint) by SaraZarr Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2018 by Balzer + Bray ISBN-13: 978-0-06-243461-6, ISBN: 0-06-243461-6
"“A story that broke my heart and put it back together again. You won’t want to let Gem and Dixie go.” —Sarah Dessen, New York Times bestselling author of Saint AnythingFrom renowned author and National Book Award finalist Sara Zarr comes a deep, nuanced, and gorgeously written story about the complex relationship between two sisters from a broken home.Gem has never known what it is to have security. She’s never known an adult she can tr ..."
How to Save a Life by SaraZarr Paperback, 412 Pages, Published 2012 by Usborne Publishing Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-4095-4675-7, ISBN: 1-4095-4675-6
"From the best-selling author, Sara Zarr, comes the remarkable story of what it means to be a family, and the many roads we can take to become one. Jill MacSweeney just wishes everything could go back to normal. But ever since her dad died, she's been isolating herself from her boyfriend, her best friends - everyone who wants to support her. And when her mom decides to adopt a baby, it feels like she's trying to replace a lost family mem ..."
How to Save a Life(1st Edition) by SaraZarr Hardcover, 352 Pages, Published 2011 by Little, Brown Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-316-03606-1, ISBN: 0-316-03606-4
"Jill MacSweeny just wishes everything could go back to normal. But ever since her dad died, she's been isolating herself from her boyfriend, her best friends--everyone who wants to support her. And when her mom decides to adopt a baby, it feels like she's somehow trying to replace a lost family member with a new one. Mandy Kalinowski understands what it's like to grow up unwanted--to be raised by a mother who never intended to have a ch ..."
Story of a Girl(1st Edition) by SaraZarr Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2008 by Little, Brown Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-316-01454-0, ISBN: 0-316-01454-0
"Soon to be a Lifetime Movie! I was thirteen when my dad caught me with Tommy Webber in the back of Tommy's Buick, parked next to the old Chart House down in Montara at eleven o'clock on a Tuesday night. Tommy was seventeen and the supposed friend of my brother, Darren.I didn't love him.I'm not sure I even liked him.In a moment, Deanna Lambert's teenage life is changed forever. Struggling to overcome the lasting repercussions and the sti ..."
The Lucy Variations(1st Edition) by SaraZarr Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2013 by Little, Brown Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-316-20501-6, ISBN: 0-316-20501-X
"Lucy Beck-Moreau once had a promising future as a concert pianist. The right people knew her name, her performances were booked months in advance, and her future seemed certain.That was all before she turned fourteen.Now, at sixteen, it's over. A death, and a betrayal, led her to walk away. That leaves her talented ten-year-old brother, Gus, to shoulder the full weight of the Beck-Moreau family expectations. Then Gus gets a new piano te ..."
Roomies(1st Edition) by SaraZarr, Tara Altebrando Hardcover, 288 Pages, Published 2013 by Little, Brown Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-316-21749-1, ISBN: 0-316-21749-2
"The countdown to college has begun.When Elizabeth receives her freshman-year roommate assignment at the beginning of summer, she shoots off an email to coordinate the basics: TV, microwave, mini-fridge. She can't wait to escape her New Jersey beach town, and her mom, and start life over in California. That first message comes as a surprise to Lauren in San Francisco; she had requested a single. But if Lauren's learned anything from bein ..."
The Lucy Variations by SaraZarr Paperback, 352 Pages, Published 2013 by Usborne Publishing Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-4095-6268-9, ISBN: 1-4095-6268-9
"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. Sara Zarr deftly draws readers into the glamorous and high-pressure world of top-level music competitions and complicated family dynamics in this moving and eloquent coming-of-age story."
Once Was Lost(1st Edition) by SaraZarr Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2009 by Little, Brown Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-316-03604-7, ISBN: 0-316-03604-8
"Samara Taylor used to believe in miracles. She used to believe in a lot of things. As a pastor's kid, it's hard not to buy in to the idea of the perfect family, a loving God, and amazing grace. But lately, Sam has a lot of reason to doubt. Her mother lands in rehab after a DUI and her father seems more interested in his congregation than his family. When a young girl in her small town is kidnapped, the local tragedy overlaps with Sam's ..."
"“Who better to raise teens’ awareness of mental illness and health than the YA authors they admire?” —Booklist (starred review) “[A] much-needed, enlightening book.” —School Library Journal (starred review) Your favorite YA authors including Ellen Hopkins, Maureen Johnson, and more recount their own experiences with mental health in this raw, real, and powerful collection of essays that explores everything from ADD to PTSD.Have you ever ..."
"Your favorite YA authors including Kami Garcia, Ellen Hopkins, Maureen Johnson, and more recount their own experiences with mental illness in this raw, real, and powerful collection of essays that explores everything from ADD to PTSD.Have you ever felt like you just couldn’t get out of bed? Not the occasional morning, but every day? Do you find yourself listening to a voice in your head that says “you’re not good enough,” “not good look ..."
What We Lost(Reprint) by SaraZarr Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2013 by Little, Brown Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-316-23218-0, ISBN: 0-316-23218-1
"Hope can be hard to hold on to.When thirteen-year-old Jody goes missing, the national spotlight turns to Samara Taylor's small town of Pineview. With few clues for investigators to follow, everyone is a suspect, including Jody's older brother, Nick. But even as the town rallies in solidarity, Sam feels more alone than ever. Her mother is drifting farther and farther away while her father grows increasingly preoccupied as he steps in to ..."
How To Save A Life by SaraZarr 432 Pages, Published 2019 by Usborne Publishing Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-4749-6363-3, ISBN: 1-4749-6363-3
"Heart-achingly beautiful, moving and funny, How to Save a Life has been named a Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2011, a School Library Journal Best Book of 2011 and an American Library Assocation 2012 Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults."
Walking on Water(Unabridged) Reflections on Faith and Art by Madeleine L'engle, Pamela Almand, SaraZarr Cd, Published 2018 by Brilliance Audio Audiobook, Mp3 Audio, Unabridged ISBN-13: 978-1-5436-2999-6, ISBN: 1-5436-2999-7
"In this classic book, Madeleine L’Engle addresses the questions, What makes art Christian? What does it mean to be a Christian artist? What is the relationship between faith and art? Through L’Engle’s beautiful and insightful essay, readers will find themselves called to what the author views as the prime tasks of an artist: to listen, to remain aware, and to respond to creation through one’s own art."