Have you ever been told to just Try Harder?
Winner
- Novella
- The 2024 Literary Global Book Awards
Finalist in
The Heritage Future Great Story Contest
Based on true events. Rory may be ADHD or ASD or something else entirely - all she knows is that everything she does is wrong and everything her confused mother does to help is wrong. She starts a halting diary to try to make sense of her private world, but can't seem to write more than a sentence at a time. But Rory's neurodivergence fuels a powerful imagination so when a new girl arrives at school,
complaining there is no magic in their dull suburban lives, Rory knows she finally has something to offer.
She begins to spin fantastic tales for the gullible Paige, but the trouble is, Paige wants real magic.
Magic with Wishes. Delighted that she can actually fool her new friend, Rory manages to keep the game going,
but when Paige's wishes turn stranger and darker, Rory realizes she has started something she can't control. She just wanted to be good at something.
Now they are both hurtling toward disaster. This heart-breaking, heart-warming tale is for everyone, and especially for those who loved
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime"
Readers say:
- "This is exactly the book we need, for parents, teachers and anyone who's ever felt left out without knowing why."
- "Full of mystery and charm - a love letter to innocence."
- "Beautiful, poetic, moving and very funny - A terrific novel!"