{"title":"Kate Sweeney","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating world of \u003cem\u003eKate Sweeney\u003c\/em\u003e, a talented author known for her compelling stories and relatable characters in the realm of Young Adult fiction. Whether you are a teenager navigating the complexities of life or an adult reminiscing about those transformative years, Sweeney's books offer something for everyone. Her writing is marked by an engaging narrative style that is both thought-provoking and entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her book, \u003cstrong\u003eCatch the Light\u003c\/strong\u003e, Sweeney masterfully captures the nuances of adolescence, weaving together themes of friendship, self-discovery, and resilience. Readers are drawn into a vivid world where emotions run deep and every decision can lead to new paths and possibilities. Her keen insights into the lives of young people make her novels an exciting addition to the bookshelf of any fan of Young Adult literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Kate Sweeney's collection, and discover stories that illuminate the joys and challenges of growing up. Each page promises to resonate and linger long after the final chapter is closed.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"catch-the-light-by-kate-sweeney-9780593464014","title":"Catch the Light","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA love story perfect for fans of Nina LaCour and Jandy Nelson about a girl who moves cross country and finds herself falling for someone new who throws her whole life out of order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNine months after the death of her father, Marigold; her little sister, Bea; and her mum move from sunny California to Upstate New York to live with Mary's aunt El. Maybe New York will be a fresh start for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut living in New York means missing all the things Mary left— from her BFF, Nora; to her now long-distance boyfriend, Bennett; her older sister, Hannah; and the memories of her father tied to the places she used to live. How can she keep them in her life with everything so far away?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen, while settling into the new normal, Mary meets Jesse, a fellow photographer and kindred spirit who just seems to get her. Falling into a friendship with Jesse feels easy, there's something about him she can't stop thinking about. But as things with Bennett are so uncertain, she can't seem to make a move either way. When things come to a head, Mary will have to come clean and decide what she really wants and how she feels— finding a way to finally come to terms with her family, friends, and herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCatch the Light\u003c\/em\u003e tells a poignant story of self-discovery and the complexities of love and relationships, set against the backdrop of a life-changing move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46727413858540,"sku":"9780593464014","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7629933482399.jpg?v=1754940688"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/kate-sweeney.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}