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Author: Amanda Lapera
Publisher: Adamo Press
Imprint: Adamo Press
Volume: 2
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 21.00cm
Weight: 0.404kg
ISBN: 9781965660027
ISBN 10: 1965660029
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 06 March 2026
Recommended Age: From 13 to 18 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
""The Mojave Desert setting represents the void in Carolyn's life; its hardy flora-tumbleweeds, Joshua trees-also mirror her survival... Recognizable '80s and '90s references...abound, adding to the sense of place... A realistic portrayal of a troubled upbringing."" - Kirkus Reviews""...a standalone story that will attract new audiences as well as prior fans... compelling, realistic, and thought-provoking... an exceptional draw that outlines new growth experiences from interpersonal connections... [readers] seeking evocative, compelling reading will find Carolyn's story thoroughly absorbing.""- D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review""a wonderfully easy read that contains so many useful life lessons... environment and characters that ring true and believable... a beautiful story of a young girl finding her own voice.... I highly recommend.""- Grant Leishman for Readers' Favorite (5-Star Review)
""The Mojave Desert setting represents the void in Carolyn's life; its hardy flora-tumbleweeds, Joshua trees-also mirror her survival... Recognizable '80s and '90s references...abound, adding to the sense of place... A realistic portrayal of a troubled upbringing."" - Kirkus Reviews""...a standalone story that will attract new audiences as well as prior fans... compelling, realistic, and thought-provoking. Librarians seeking series titles... will find Reach for Hope an exceptional draw that outlines new growth experiences from interpersonal connections... [readers] seeking evocative, compelling reading will find Carolyn's story thoroughly absorbing.""- D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
""...a standalone story that will attract new audiences as well as prior fans... compelling, realistic, and thought-provoking. Librarians seeking series titles... will find Reach for Hope an exceptional draw that outlines new growth experiences from interpersonal connections... [readers] seeking evocative, compelling reading will find Carolyn's story thoroughly absorbing.""- D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
Author Information
For thirteen years, Amanda LaPera grew up in the small rural community of Lake Los Angeles, where she, much like her characters, was disappointed to learn there wasn't a lake and everything she planted died. She and her friends survived, buoyed by resilience and determination. Now her hobbies include watching hummingbirds in her yard surrounded by trees, playing board games with her husband, taunting her sons, and appeasing her dogs. She has sworn off succulents, because she believes they belong in the desert.Amanda LaPera is a national award-winning author. Her first book, Losing Dad, Paranoid Schizophrenia: A Family's Search for Hope won a Silver IBPA Award, was a Quarter Finalist in the BookLife Prize and a Finalist in the Readers' Favorite Awards. She recently released the sequel, Finding Dad, Paranoid Schizophrenia: An End to the Search. She teaches English and is a member of the California Writers Club and the Southern California Writers Association. She is currently working on her Desert of Dreams Young Adult Series, set in the California High Desert during the 1980s and 90s. To be notified of new releases and special deals, sign up for her newsletter at www.amandalapera.com.
