{"title":"Carla Malden","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of \u003cem\u003eCarla Malden\u003c\/em\u003e, an accomplished author known for her captivating storytelling and vibrant characters. Carla Malden specializes in young adult fiction, creating narratives that resonate with teenagers and young adults alike. Her ability to weave emotion, humour, and insightful life lessons into every page makes her books a delightful read for all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her celebrated works is \u003cstrong\u003eShine Until Tomorrow\u003c\/strong\u003e, a novel that captures the essence of youth through a time-travel adventure set against the backdrop of iconic San Francisco in the late 1960s. This book not only paints a vivid picture of a bygone era but also explores timeless themes such as self-discovery, the importance of family, and finding one's place in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarla Malden's engaging writing style and unique perspectives offer readers a chance to embark on unforgettable journeys that spark imagination and inspiration. Whether you're a young adult or simply young at heart, Carla's stories promise to leave a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shine-until-tomorrow-by-carla-malden-9781644283615","title":"Shine Until Tomorrow","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocial misfit Mari Caldwell desperately wants to get on with her life. If only she could get there faster—specifically to Yale—and leave behind all the things that make her anxious: driving a car, crossing bridges, her peers, her parents' divorce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMari only feels at ease behind the lens of her vintage Leica. Her camera keeps the world—and the people in it—at a safe distance. When Mari comes across an old scrapbook of her mother's, she discovers her white-collar parents were once blue denim hippies. She ends up fighting with her mother and storming out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe pedals her bicycle into a downpour, swerves to avoid an oncoming jeep, and flies smack into a tree. Mari climbs into an abandoned VW van bearing the ghost of a psychedelic paint job, and passes out. The next morning, Mari wakes up to the sound of music. A young couple wander through the glen like hippie gypsies, playing recorder and tambourine. Mari accepts their offer of a ride into San Francisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut something is wrong; Mari can't quite figure out what. The skyline, her father's address, the music on the radio—everything is slightly off. Except Jimmy, the driver of the van. There's something about him that calms her inner chatter. Only after she says good-bye to the merry band and runs headlong into a war protest does Mari begin to realize: it is June, 1967.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the epicentre of the Summer of Love, Mari makes friends with the would-be rock band, meets the grandfather she never knew, and falls in love. In spite of herself, Mari discovers that love changes everything. It even changes her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fun and touching novel about the people who raise us, the times that define us, and the stumbling blocks on our way to being a grown-up, \u003cem\u003eShine Until Tomorrow\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of a girl obsessed with the future who must visit the past to learn to live in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46740581810412,"sku":"9781644283615","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11740483482773.jpg?v=1755548269"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/carla-malden.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}