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A Chance in the World (Young Readers Edition) - by Steve Pemberton (Paperback)

A Chance in the World (Young Readers Edition) - by  Steve Pemberton (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An inspiring, suspenseful memoir for kids and tweens, A Chance in the World (Young Readers Edition) is the astonishing true story of Steve Pemberton, a discarded boy who, while uncovering the secrets of his past, discovers his own inner strength, the power of kindness, and the freedom to build a better future for himself and others.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>No matter how broken our past or great our misfortunes, we can create a new beginning and build a life of love and kindness.</strong></p><p>Taken from his mother at age three, Steve Klakowicz lives in the clutches of a cruel foster family. He finds his only refuge in a box of books given to him by a kind stranger, books that take him to new worlds he can only imagine. He begins to hope that one day he might have a different life.</p><p>As he grows, Steve is determined to unravel the mystery of his origins and find his birth family. A light-skinned boy with blue eyes, a curly Afro, and a Polish last name, he embarks on an extraordinary quest for his identity, armed with only one clue. Yet nothing is as it appears.</p><p>In this inspiring and harrowing memoir, <em>A Chance in the World</em> teaches children: </p><ul><li>to begin each day with hope</li><li>that there is goodness in the world, and it is possible to be a beacon of light for others</li><li>that they can overcome challenging circumstances</li><li>that everyone comes from different backgrounds and has value</li><li>to apply Steve's inspirational message to their own lives, through age-appropriate discussion questions</li></ul><p>This new youth adaption, written for 8 to 12 year-olds, shares Steve's journey with sensitivity, honesty, and hope. Adapted from the <em>USA Today</em> bestselling memoir, <em>A Chance in the World.</em></p>

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