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Known for her ability to balance excitement with depth, this book exemplifies her skill in crafting narratives that resonate with readers navigating the pivotal moments of adolescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJennifer Bradbury's books are a brilliant addition to any young reader's collection, offering a mix of entertainment and meaningful insight that parents and educators alike will appreciate. Dive into her imaginative worlds and discover stories that speak to the heart and mind.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"take-by-jennifer-bradbury-9781416990109","title":"Take","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo teens uncover a secret hidden in the Cascade Mountains that spans generations, stringing together family skeletons, lost stories, and a discovery of love and self in this tense and emotional young adult thriller with “great holds, great movement, and a worthwhile finish” (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTake\u003c\/i\u003e unfolds as Cara finds herself on the brink of adventure. Unlike her best friends, she is not inclined to go to college; she seeks different kinds of challenges. Home feels uncomfortably tight, and she is growing distant from her friends, having not spoken to her father in ages. 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Big brother beats little brother and holds their spot. But when little brother catches up, another kid challenges him joining his brother in line: no cutting! Everyone knows that cutting doesn’t count when you’re siblings, but the kid doesn’t believe they can be brothers when they don’t look anything alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe brothers may not be biologically related, but they’re still brothers, and they have so much else in common! They both like candy \u003ci\u003eway\u003c\/i\u003e too much, love swimming but hate baths, and know their parents love them. 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