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The List of Things that Will Not Change

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The List of Things that Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead is a touching children's book that follows Bea, a girl navigating changes in her family dynamics after her parents' divorce. As her father plans to remarry, Bea faces new challenges and adventures, supported by her special list of constants that help her manage transitions with optimism and courage. The story warmly explores themes of love, family, and self-acceptance without losing its humour or heart.
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This engaging and heartfelt story may appeal to you if you enjoy children's books that delve into themes of family, change, and resilience. Readers looking for stories with authentic characters and emotional depth will find this book particularly appealing. The narrative beautifully explores how a young girl navigates the challenges of her evolving family dynamics with humour and insight.

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The List of Things that Will Not Change

A sensitive and heart-warming middle grade novel exploring themes of love, change and forgiving your own mistakes, from award-winning children’s author Rebecca Stead.

A sensitive and heart-warming middle grade novel exploring themes of love, change and forgiving your own mistakes, from award-winning children's author Rebecca Stead.

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Mom and Dad told me about the divorce at a ‘family meeting’. I sat on the couch, between them. They didn’t look happy, and I suddenly got worried that something was wrong with our cat, Red. That they were going to tell me he was dying. But that wasn’t it.

When Bea’s parents got divorced, there were big changes for Bea, and also lots of things that stayed the same. But it’s not always easy living in two separate apartments.

When her dad announces that he and his boyfriend, Jesse, are getting married, Bea is excited that Jesse’s daughter will become the sister she’s always wanted. But as the wedding approaches, Bea’s joy is clouded by a terrible secret she has kept hidden since last summer.

Rebecca Stead’s delightful middle-grade novel about family and friendship will be loved by young readers.

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Rebecca Stead’s novel is celebrated for its authentic portrayal of a young girl's emotional journey as she navigates changes in her family life, particularly after her father comes out as gay. The book highlights themes of resilience, forgiveness, and understanding, and is praised for its genuine depiction of a child's perspective. Stead's skill in capturing middle-grade experiences ensures the story resonates with young readers, offering insights into family dynamics and personal growth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922268679

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Rebecca Stead is the New York Times bestselling author of When You Reach Me, Liar & Spy, First Light, Goodbye Stranger, Bob, and, most recently, The List of Things That Will Not Change. Her books have been awarded the Newbery Medal, the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award for Fiction and the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize. Rebecca lives in New York City, where she is always on the lookout for her next story idea.

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