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Summer 1991. Sixteen-year-old Maia lives a peaceful life with her loving parents, surrounded by the stunning rural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. But when Maia's mother is diagnosed with cancer, their family is plunged into turmoil-a period Maia dubs The Summer of Hell. Twelve months later, Maia and her father still don't speak of the year's tragedies. Just weeks before Maia's high school graduation, they struggle through their days side-by-side in near silence. Things look up when Maia's father gets back to work. But when she joins the first guiding trip of the season, disaster strikes again. Maia must learn to believe in her own strength before nature destroys all hope of saving her injured father and her newfound friend, Jack. True Moxie is at once an exquisite ode to British Columbia's old-growth forests, a compelling coming-of-age story, and a surprising tale of family secrets. This fast-paced, riveting, and ultimately uplifting adventure reminds us how, even when life takes us on a detour, stubbornness and love take us where we belong. True Moxie is a work of fiction, but deals with many real issues including bullying, injury, and death. For more content warnings, please go to https: //sylviabourgeois.com/content-warnings/ (But beware of spoilers!) LARGE PRINT EDITION is printed in black ink on cream paper in 18-point Open Sans font and 1.55 spacing, with blocked paragraphs.

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"""A page-turner with heart and compelling characters!"" - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Amazon review A pulse-pounding adventure and an author to watch! This book can stand alone as a novel of wilderness survival. The hints of romance are properly tangential to the story. The set-up is brief but complete, allowing the reader to dive into the story without too much prep. The young romance is subtle and nuanced. The loss of a loved one is handled masterfully. The scenery is painted so that I found myself returning to a years ago road trip to the West Coast. I was very surprised to realize that this was a first novel. I only realized it when I went to look for other books by this author. Truly a talent to watch! - Jenifer S ""A fast-paced and engaging outdoor adventure novel!"" - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Amazon review A gripping saga! I am an avid hiker and a senior, living on Vancouver Island. This story was hard to put down. The author describes in perfect detail, the cold, the pounding waves, the beautiful wildlife, and the trails. I could picture it all. Well done. - Book Boss ""Great story from beginning to end!"" - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Amazon review Totally a feel good novel! There were definitely struggles depicted in this novel, but it made me relaxed and put me in nature with the characters. One of the best reads in a while. - Susan C Excellent! Believable characters in a situation painted so vividly, you can feel the beauty and the threat of the wilderness. Definitely seeking out more by this author. I'd love to read a sequel. - Sharon M."

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