Glenda was desperate for love and a sense of belonging. Her home life was school-- and the welcoming shade of a willow tree, under which she would lie and dream of another life in another family, and pray to the God she did not know yet.

Twenty-five years of drug addiction came to a halt for Glenda Evans when she overdosed and ended up in the hospital. She was befriended by her nurse who helped her get into rehab where she was able to get clean, get an education, and eventually land a job. After ten year, she went on a search for her mother, Sarah, who she found in Denver, Colorado. When Glenda goes to Denver and is introduced to her daughter's family, her whole world is turned upside down. Read about the events that take place while she stays in Denver and what happens when she meets the Reverend Jeffery Hamilton. A compelling novel about the continuing love affair between Sarah and Charles Crowe, the growth of the Crowe family, and the surprises Sarah's mother, Glenda, brings to the family that will have you wanting to read more.

Glenda Abramson's informative introduction sets the scene for a powerful literary collection, the definitive anthology of a vibrant modern genre.

Glenda Glinka is a witch. And as a witch she can turn herself into anything she wants. Now she's decided to turn herself into a little girl -- and she's determined to be the best little girl ever. During her first few days at school, Glenda uses her magic to win the favor of the teacher, sabotage her classmates' projects, and even get the lead in the school play. Glenda is such a good little girl, she can't understand why no one else seems to like her.

Shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2017, this is a powerful and captivating story about Alice, reaching out to express herself through her beautiful-broken words, and Manny, running to escape his past. Published as a novel for teens, but with writing and themes that reach well beyond those years.

"A hospice physician relates stories about the end-of-life spiritual wisdom of several dying patients and their families in order to offer seven profound lessons to change one's perspective toward suffering, life, and death"--Provided by publisher.