Sia

by Josh Grayson

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Pub Date Nov 20 2013 | Archive Date Nov 01 2013

Description

When seventeen-year-old Sia wakes up on a park bench, she has no idea who or where she is. Yet after a week of being homeless, she’s reunited with her family. At school, she’s powerful and popular. At home, she’s wealthy beyond her dreams. But she quickly realizes her perfect life is a lie. Her family is falling apart and her friends are snobby, cruel and plastic. Worse yet, she discovers she was the cruelest one. Mortified by her past, she embarks on a journey of redemption and falls for Kyle, the “geek” she once tormented. Yet all the time she wonders if, when her memories return, she’ll become the bully she was before…and if she’ll lose Kyle.

NOTE: This is a sweet, tender story meant to uplift; the screenplay will be submitted to film companies like Disney and ABC Family next year.

Advance Praise

“A compelling read full of intrigue, romance, and lots of surprises. I couldn’t wait to see what happened next! Beautiful and inspiring.” –Jennifer Read Hawthorne, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Uplifting and fast paced. I enjoyed reading about Sia’s journey of discovery” –Victorine E. Lieske, New York Times bestselling author

“A heartwarming, sometimes tear jerking story that reignites one’s faith in humanity. An excellent debut!” –Alexia Purdy, Bestselling author

“This is a fun, sweet, fairy-tale of a book! It’s a tale of romance, redemption, and about learning what really matters in life. Mr. Grayson also wrote a screenplay of this story. It would make a great movie. I hope Josh Grayson writes more YA novels because I am looking forward to reading more!” –I Am A Reader, Not A Writer

“There have been very few books that made me think they made to someday become a movie (i.e. Warm Bodies, The Host). And I guess Sia can join the club, because this book, I say, is perfect for it. I felt like I was reading a script for a movie, the plot is fantastic and the characters are great, there’s a little of humor as well as tragic situations.” –Bookish Randomness

“Sia would be an excellent novel for the Disney Company to adapt for film. Hers is a story of cruelty and kindness, pain and redemption and ultimately of making the world in which you live a better place. A good example for any teen who might choose to read this exciting work of fiction.” –Rabid Readers

"I just finished SIA and I am sitting here trying not to cry. One of the best books I have read this year." -Kayla's Reads and Reviews

“Filled with depth and new beginnings, Sia is truly about reinventing yourself and making something of the opportunities presented. Captivating and refreshing, I couldn't put this book down (even though it was like 4 AM and I really should have gone to sleep at 12....). This novel was definitely a stunning debut for Josh Grayson.” –Between the Printed Pages "

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