Water in May

Name: Water in May
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419725395
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By Ismee Williams

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Water in May by Ismee Williams follows the story of Mari Pujols, a confident and complex fifteen-year-old girl living in Washington Heights, New York City. Mari's life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers her unborn baby has a severe heart defect. The narrative beautifully explores her journey of love, hope, and resilience as she navigates the challenges of teenage pregnancy and the potential loss of her child.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to powerful stories of resilience and hope. It's a heartfelt journey through the eyes of a pregnant teenager grappling with complex emotions and tough decisions. Fans of young adult novels that tackle real-life challenges with honesty and compassion will find this an engaging and thought-provoking read.

Contemporary drama about a pregnant teenager and the impossible decision she must face

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Fifteen-year-old Mari Pujols believes that the baby she's carrying will finally mean she'll have a family member who will love her deeply and won't ever leave her—not like her mama, who took off when she was eight; or her papi, who's in jail; or her abuela, who wants as little to do with her as possible.

But when doctors discover a potentially fatal heart defect in the fetus, Mari faces choices she never could have imagined. Surrounded by her loyal girl crew, her off-and-on boyfriend, and a dedicated doctor, Mari navigates a decision that could emotionally cripple the bravest of women. But both Mari and the broken-hearted baby inside her are fighters, and it doesn't take long to discover that this sick baby has the strength to heal an entire family.

Inspired by true events, this gorgeous debut has been called heartfelt, heartbreaking and—yes!—even a little heart-healing, too by bestselling YA novelist Carolyn Mackler.

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Water in May by Ismee Williams offers a gripping narrative about Mari Pujols, a determined New York teenager who dreams that her unborn baby will bring love and healing to her fractured family life. This debut novel vividly explores themes of hope, resilience, and the challenges faced by a young girl navigating tough circumstances, as highlighted by the warmth and empathy found in Mari’s character.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419725395

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 September 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 450g

Pages: 320

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Ismée Williams Young Adult

About the Author

Ism\u00e9e Williams is a former pediatric cardiologist at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. As the daughter of a Cuban immigrant, partially raised by her abuelos, her background helped her understand the many Maris she met along the way. Water in May is her first novel.

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