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When Thomas'' mother disappears, he tells himself she must be safe. Somewhere. And sometimes, the stories we tell take on a life of their own . . .



One morning, ten-year-old Thomas''s mother tells him about a dream she had about taking a trip by herself. That seems strange, because lately, his mother has been too depressed to even leave the house. Maybe it''s a good sign.

But when Thomas gets home from school, she''s gone. The police search everywhere, and although they find her car, they can''t find her. Without any clear answers, Thomas will have to find his own.

With the help of his friends-- and a shared story they create to explain what has happened, a fantasy involving a perilous quest only his mother can complete-- Thomas finds a way to work through his anxiety and grief, reach out to his father, and recognize that even if his mother never comes back, he can still hold a place for her in his heart and mind.

This heartbreaking, beautif

The Space Between Before and After

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      Publisher Holiday House Inc
      Published 22 November 2022
      ISBN-13 9780823447299
      978-0823447299
      ISBN-10 0823447294

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      When Thomas'' mother disappears, he tells himself she must be safe. Somewhere. And sometimes, the stories we tell take on a life of their own . . .



      One morning, ten-year-old Thomas''s mother tells him about a dream she had about taking a trip by herself. That seems strange, because lately, his mother has been too depressed to even leave the house. Maybe it''s a good sign.

      But when Thomas gets home from school, she''s gone. The police search everywhere, and although they find her car, they can''t find her. Without any clear answers, Thomas will have to find his own.

      With the help of his friends-- and a shared story they create to explain what has happened, a fantasy involving a perilous quest only his mother can complete-- Thomas finds a way to work through his anxiety and grief, reach out to his father, and recognize that even if his mother never comes back, he can still hold a place for her in his heart and mind.

      This heartbreaking, beautif

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