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A Chance in the World (Young Readers Edition): An Orphan Boy, a Mysterious Past, and How He Found a Place Called Home

A Chance in the World (Young Readers Edition): An Orphan Boy, a Mysterious Past, and How He Found a Place Called Home

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No matter how broken our past or great our misfortunes, we can create a new beginning and build a life of love and kindness. This inspiring and harrowing memoir teaches children that it is possible to be a beacon of light for others and that they can overcome challenging circumstances.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 27 May 2021
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers


No matter how shattered our past or immense our misfortunes, we possess the remarkable ability to forge a new beginning and cultivate a life brimming with love and compassion. Steve Klakowicz's journey begins at the tender age of three, when he is taken from his mother and placed in the care of a cruel foster family. Despite the adversities he faces, he finds solace in a box of books gifted to him by a kind stranger, books that transport him to extraordinary worlds beyond his wildest imagination. As he grows, Steve is determined to unravel the mystery of his origins and reunite with 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. However, the truth is far more complex and deceptive than he could have ever imagined. In this inspiring and harrowing memoir, A Chance in the World imparts valuable lessons to children, teaching them to embrace hope and positivity every morning, recognizing the inherent goodness in the world, and realizing that they possess the power to be beacons of light for others, even in the face of challenging circumstances. It emphasizes that everyone, regardless of their background, holds immense value and can apply Steve's inspirational message to their own lives. This new youth adaptation, written specifically for 8 to 12-year-olds, shares Steve's journey with sensitivity, honesty, and unwavering hope. Adapted from the USA Today bestselling memoir, A Chance in the World, this adaptation aims to inspire and empower young readers to overcome adversity and pursue their dreams, just as Steve did.

Weight: 234g
Dimension: 140 x 212 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781400225149

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