Kyra, Just for Today
Kyra, Just for Today by Sara Zarr is a poignant exploration of family dynamics and personal growth, published by HarperCollinsPublishers in 2024. This 320-page novel delves into the life of a young girl named Kyra, who navigates the complexities of her relationship with her alcoholic mother while attending support group meetings for children of alcoholics. As Kyra enters seventh grade, she faces new challenges that test her resilience and understanding of her family’s struggles.
Readers will find a sensitive portrayal of adolescence and the emotional turmoil that accompanies it. The narrative addresses themes of blended families, substance abuse, and the intricate bonds between parents and children. As Kyra grapples with her mother’s increasing distance and her own feelings of inadequacy, the story unfolds with a focus on hope and the search for connection amidst uncertainty. This edition offers a thoughtful look at the trials of growing up in a complicated environment, making it a relevant read for those interested in juvenile fiction that tackles social themes.
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Named one of the Best Books of 2024 by Kirkus!
From award-winning author Sara Zarr comes a gorgeously crafted and deeply personal story about a young girl, her alcoholic mother, and the hope that ties them together.
Krya has always felt like she’s a bit too much. Too tall. Too loud. Too earnest. But she’s okay with that, because she’s got her mom. Ever since Mom got sober about five years ago, she and Kyra have always been there for each other–something Kyra is thankful for every week when she attends her group meetings with other kids of alcoholics. When Mom is managing her cleaning business and Kyra is taking care of things at home, maybe, she thinks, she’s not too much. Maybe, she’s just enough.
Then seventh grade starts, and everything Kyra used to be able to count on feels unsure. Kyra’s best friend, Lu, is hanging out with eighth graders, and Mom is unusually distant. When Mom starts missing work, sleeping in, and forgetting things, Kyra doesn’t dare say “relapse.” But soon not saying that word means not saying anything at all–to Lu or to her support group. And when Kyra suspects that her worst fears might be real, she starts to question whether being just enough is not enough at all.
With sensitivity and candor, acclaimed author Sara Zarr tells a heartfelt, personal story about finding hope in even the most difficult places, and love in even the most complicated relationships.
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