{"title":"Harriet Zaidman","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarriet Zaidman crafts heartfelt stories that explore the complexities of friendship, family, and self-discovery. Her writing resonates with young adults navigating the challenges and joys of growing up, offering authentic voices and relatable experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a tender and honest style, Zaidman’s novels invite readers to reflect on loyalty, resilience, and the bonds that shape us. Perfect for those seeking thoughtful, character-driven narratives in the young adult genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-friends-are-for-by-harriet-zaidman-9781772035537","title":"What Friends Are For","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSet in 1983, at the height of Canada's abortion debate, this powerful, nuanced YA novel follows fifteen-year-old Leesa as she grapples with an unplanned pregnancy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt fifteen, Leesa is preoccupied with friends, crushes, and schoolwork, and looks forward to the freedom of earning her own money and learning to drive. Although she doesn't think much about politics, she has marched alongside her mother and friend Jenny, protesting the planned opening of an abortion clinic in her city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her traditional, close-knit community, abortion feels like a black-and-white issue, with little connection to her real life. But after she is raped at a party, Leesa's life suddenly merges with the headlines of the day. Now she is the one dealing with an unplanned pregnancy, and everything she ever believed is turned upside down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs she struggles to make a decision that could determine her whole future, Leesa comes to realize she is the only one who should have the right to make a choice about her own body. But will opening up to her family and friends mean losing them forever?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608263311596,"sku":"9781772035537","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781772035537-what-friends-are-for.jpg?v=1778193499"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/harriet-zaidman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}