Brave Girl, Quiet Girl: A Novel by Catherine Ryan Hyde (An Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestseller)

From New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde comes a gripping and emotional novel about friendship, motherhood, and the journey toward finding a place to call home.

Brooke is a divorced single mom, financially strapped, living with her mother, and holding tight to the one thing that matters most: her two-year-old daughter, Etta. Then, in a matter of seconds, Brooke’s life is shattered when she’s carjacked. Helpless and terrified, all Brooke can do is watch as Etta, still strapped in her seat, disappears into the Los Angeles night.

Miles away, Etta is found by Molly, a homeless teen who is all too used to darkness. Thrown away by her parents, and with a future as stable as the wooden crate she calls home, Molly survives day to day by her wits. As unpredictable as her life is, she’s stunned to find Etta, abandoned and alone. Shielding the little girl from more than the elements, Molly must put herself in harm’s way to protect a child as lost as she is.

Out of one terrible moment, Brooke’s and Molly’s desperate paths converge and an unlikely friendship across generations and circumstances is formed. With it, Brooke and Molly will come to discover that what’s lost―and what’s found―can change in a heartbeat.

Review

“A warm and clear-eyed look at what it means to be lost―and found. Fans of Hannah Beckerman and Meg Donohue will adore Brave Girl, Quiet Girl.” ―Booklist

“Gripping, emotional, fast-paced and fresh, Catherine Ryan Hyde’s latest novel is definitely one to read and share.” ―Bookreporter

Product details

    Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lake Union Publishing (19 May 2020)
    Language ‏ : ‎ English
    Paperback ‏ : ‎ 300 pages
    ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1542010055
    ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1542010054
    Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 2.54 x 20.96 cm

    Customer reviews: 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 23,744 ratings