Heartbeat

By Sharon Creech

Annie navigates life's shifting rhythms as her family changes and friendships falter.

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208 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Twelve-year-old Annie finds solace in running as her world shifts around her. Her mother's pregnancy, her grandfather's fading memory, and her best friend Max's distance leave her searching for stability. As she draws the same apple repeatedly, Annie begins to see the patterns in life's changes. Can she find her place amidst the chaos? Discover how Annie learns to embrace the rhythms of life in this poignant tale of growth and understanding.

From the publisher

“A stunning accomplishment. This story pierces the heart.” –Chicago Sun-Times RUN RUN RUN. That’s what twelve-year-old Annie loves to do. When she’s barefoot and running, she can hear her heart beating…thump-THUMP, thump-THUMP.It’s a rhythm that makes sense in a year when everything’s shifting: Her mother is pregnant, her grandfather is forgetful, and her best friend, Max, is always moody. Everything changes over time, just like the apple Annie’s been assigned to draw a hundred times.Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech masterfully weaves this tender and intuitive story told in free verse about a young girl beginning to understand the many rhythms of life, and how she fits within them.Named one of the New York Public Library’s 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing”Tenderhearted. Vintage Creech. Its richness lies in its sheer simplicity.” –School Library Journal (starred review)”The story soars as Annie’s feet fly.” –Bookpage

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