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This title in other editionseBook editionsThe Probability of Miraclesby Wendy Wunder
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Dry, sarcastic, sixteen-year-old Cam Cooper has spent the last seven years in and out hospitals. The last thing she wants to do in the short life she has left is move 1,500 miles away to Promise, Maine - a place known for the miraculous events that occur there. But it's undeniable that strange things happen in Promise: everlasting sunsets; purple dandelions; flamingoes in the frigid Atlantic; an elusive boy named Asher; and finally, a mysterious envelope containing a list of things for Cam to do before she dies. As Cam checks each item off the list, she finally learns to believe - in love, in herself, and even in miracles. A debut novel from an immensely talented new writer, The Probability of Miracles crackles with wit, romance and humor and will leave readers laughing and crying with each turn of the page.. Review:"Wunder gracefully balances comedy and tragedy in this debut novel about jaded 16-year-old Campbell, who is battling terminal cancer. After five years of treatment, her doctor tells her, 'Science is not enough this time.... What you need is a miracle.' Though no-nonsense Campbell scorns the idea of miracles, her mother and younger sister refuse to give up, and her mother relocates them from their Disney-centric life in Florida to Promise, Maine — a hard-to-find town reputed to have mystical healing powers. As Cam fulfills her 'Flamingo List' (her version of a bucket list), which includes such goals as 'Have my heart broken by an asshole' and 'Experiment with petty shoplifting,' she confronts unexpected joys and disappointments and abandons some of her defenses and detachment. Wunder creates a large, memorable supporting cast to bolster Cam, including her friend and fellow cancer patient, Lily; love interest Asher; and unconventional family. The surreal proceedings — along with some potential miracles, depending on one's belief in such things — explore the subjects of death and life with sensitively honed humor, examining what it means to live. Ages 14 — up. (Dec.)â–" Publishers Weekly Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved. Synopsis:In this luminous first novel, believing is the most impossible thing Science is just not enough this time, Campbell Soup. What you need is a miracle. With thosewords, sixteen-year-old Cam knows that hopingfor a future, or even a normal life, is out the window. Her mother picks the whole family up and moves them cross-country to Promise, Maine--a place known for its mystical healing powers. Cam, a die-hard non believer, isn't buying it. There's no such thing as miracles. But the longer she spendsin Promise, the more Cam learns to believe in many things she never used to-including myself. This debut novel from an immensely talented new writer crackles with wit, romance, and humor. It will leave readers laughing and crying with each turn of the page. About the AuthorWhen she's not writing or spending time with her miraculous daughter, Cadence, Wendy teaches yoga in Boston. Like Cam, she has always wanted a Volkswagen Beetle in Vapor. The Probability of Miracles is her first novel, and yes, Wendy Wunder is her real name. You can visit her online at www.probabilityofmiracles.com. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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