Book description
From W. Bruce Cameron, the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel A Dog's Purpose, which is now a major motion picture!
After 13-year-old Charlie Hall's mother dies and his father retreats into the silence of grief, Charlie finds himself drifting lost and alone through the…
Why read it?
1 author picked Emory's Gift as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I adore books about animals, but I also love magical realism. Emory’s Gift is the perfect blend of both.
Plus, it takes place in North Idaho, where I live! It’s technically aimed at middle grade but can absolutely be enjoyed by any age. It centers around 13-year-old Charlie, a boy who’s recently lost his mother, has a silent, grieving father, and who ends up befriending a grizzly bear of all things.
It sounds a bit implausible, but it’s really not. I found it uplifting, poignant, and oh-so relatable. I loved it!
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