Courage for Beginners

Written by Karen Harrington

Mysti faces friendship loss, family secrets, and a hospital crisis. Can she find courage to change?

3.9 Goodreads · 2,317 ratings

319 pages· 51,040 words· Est. 5.5 hour read· HL690L

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Bookroo's summary

Mysti Murphy's seventh grade is a whirlwind of challenges. Her best friend Anibal has ditched her, her dad is hospitalized, and a family secret looms. With a hot-air balloon adventure, a new ally in Rama Khan, and inspiration from Texas Revolution heroes, Mysti must find the courage to transform her life. Will she navigate these trials and emerge stronger, or will her world remain unchanged? Dive into Mysti's journey of self-discovery and resilience.

From the publisher

Twelve-year-old Mysti Murphy wishes she were a character in a book. If her life were fictional, she’d magically know how to deal with the fact that her best friend, Anibal Gomez, has abandoned her in favor of being a hipster. She’d be able to take care of everyone when her dad has to spend time in the hospital. And she’d certainly be able to change her family’s secret.Seventh grade is not turning out the way Mysti had planned. With the help of a hot-air balloon, her new friend Rama Khan–and maybe even the heroes of the Texas Revolution–can she find the courage to change?

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