Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014 · Est. 5 hour read

New Beginnings

By Victoria Schwab

Book #1 in the Everyday Angel series

A girl haunted by her brother's illness crosses paths with a mysterious being who has come to help her find her voice.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,914 ratings

195 pages· 35,962 words· Est. 5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Aria, a guardian angel in disguise, must help Gabby Torres, a girl burdened by her brother's illness and her own silence. As Gabby navigates a new school, she struggles to make friends while hiding her true self. Aria's mission is to guide Gabby in finding her voice and identity. But can Gabby trust Aria when she discovers her celestial secret? Dive into a magical journey of friendship, self-discovery, and the unseen forces that shape our lives.

From the publisher

Meet a guardian angel like no other, from a writer like no other. Bold rising star, Victoria Schwab, makes her whimsical, inspiring, and clever middle-grade debut. At a first glance, Aria seems like your average twelve-year-old girl. She has coppery hair, colored shoelaces, and a passion for cupcakes. But there’s more to Aria than meets the eye. She can dream things into existence, use her own shadow like a door, and change the world in small, important ways. Aria is a guardian angel. She’s been sent here to earn her wings. But to do that, she’ll have to help three different girls. Aria’s first mission is Gabby Torres. Gabby’s always been quiet, but ever since her brother got sick, she’s barely said a word.When a new school offers her a fresh start, Gabby wants badly to be someone new, but she quickly learns it’s hard to make friends while keeping half her life a secret. And then Aria shows up. Aria, who knows exactly what to say and do to make Gabby feel better. Will she be able to help Gabby find her voice? And will Gabby still trust Aria when she finds out exactly what she is? Think John Green for middle grade, with a touch of magic!

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