But will Holden's praying mother, Ella's efforts, and a cast of theater kids be enough to unlock the prison that contains Holden? This time friendship, faith, and the power of a song must be strong enough to open the doors to the miracle Holden needs. Including her boyfriend, Jake.Įlla believes miracles can happen in the most unlikely places and that just maybe an entire community might celebrate from the sidelines. Frustrated by the way Holden is bullied and horrified at the indifference of her peers, Ella decides to take a stand against the most privileged and popular kids at school. Unlocked: A Love Story by Kingsbury, Karen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Then Ella makes a dramatic discovery-she and Holden were best friends as children. When she catches Holden listening to her rehearse for the school play, she is drawn to him. A cheerleader and star of the high school drama production, her life seems perfect. In her trademark way, Kingsbury tackles real-life issues of high school. Laura Reynolds is the head cheerleader who befriends Holden but has problems of her own at home. In this book, he discovers his best friend through a song. Holden Harris is an autistic eighteen-year-old who is bullied at school. The book unlocked by Karen Kingsbury is a story about a boy named Holden who has autism.
In reality he is bullied at school by kids who only see that he is very different.Įlla Reynolds is part of the "in" crowd. New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury presents Unlocked: A Love Story. But Holden is an eighteen-year-old locked in a prison of autism. ĭespite his quiet ways and quirky behaviors, Holden Harris is very happy and socially engaged-on the inside, in a private world all his own.
A broken family, a lost boy, and the miracle everyone needed.
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