A noble deed, a rash decision and an ordinary day turns into a day one family will never forget. December 1997, Navigator Bay, New Zealand. Eight-year-old Eli Lake has a strong moral compass and a rebellious heart. When he is honour-bound to defend his younger sister Becca by punching the school bully in the playground, he doesn't stop to think about the consequences. Unfortunately the headmaster doesn't seem to understand that Eli is no snitch. While waiting outside the headmaster's office as the school calls his mother, ...
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A noble deed, a rash decision and an ordinary day turns into a day one family will never forget. December 1997, Navigator Bay, New Zealand. Eight-year-old Eli Lake has a strong moral compass and a rebellious heart. When he is honour-bound to defend his younger sister Becca by punching the school bully in the playground, he doesn't stop to think about the consequences. Unfortunately the headmaster doesn't seem to understand that Eli is no snitch. While waiting outside the headmaster's office as the school calls his mother, Eli makes a split-second decision to run. If there is one person in his world he can count on to back him up, it's Nanna. But on his way to Nanna's house, he passes the cemetery. Inside, a girl in a white dress places wildflowers on headstones. In a single heartbeat curiosity overpowers urgency and a day that began as ordinary is destined to end in tragedy. How can you forgive when you can't forget? Amanda Dick's new series begins with this prequel novella, an introduction to the Lake family. It's as nostalgic and innocent as it is heart-breaking. Pick up the prequel novella and meet the Lakes today!
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