Loved itthis book ended up being just so heartfelt and impactful and emotional... I ended up giving this book a four out of five stars I really loved it just did not reach five star territory for me.
Before the Ever After (2020)
Others: Positive ZJ's friends Ollie, Darry and Daniel help him cope when his father, a beloved professional football player, suffers severe headaches and memory loss that spell the end of his career.--
- ISBN:
- 9798885793513
- Length:
- 176 pages
Genres: young adult
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