Introduction
Summary of the Book Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano Before we proceed, let’s look into a brief overview of the book. In this tender, winding story, you’ll meet four sisters whose personalities shine like different colors of a rainbow. Each sister carries dreams, hopes, and scars, linking them together in ways both joyful and painful. Enter William, a quiet young man longing for acceptance and love he never knew. Their lives connect, tangle, and sometimes break apart, but always find threads to tie them back together. Within these pages, secrets unfold under the warm glow of family bonds, and painful truths emerge from hidden corners. As you read, you’ll journey through heartbreak and healing, loneliness and reunion. This is not a simple tale—no smooth paths or perfect endings. Instead, it shows the fragile magic that grows when people learn to see each other truly. Let this story’s gentle strength guide you into its hopeful embrace.
Chapter 1: A Quiet Boy, Four Sisters, And A Future That Sparkles Mysteriously Unexpectedly.
Imagine a quiet boy named William who never truly felt seen at home. He grew up in a place that felt as if it had been drained of smiles and warmth right from the start. His parents, who once had a happy family life, changed after his older sister Caroline died when he was only six days old. In their grief, they became distant and cold, as if their emotions had dried up forever. William felt like a shadow, drifting silently through hallways where no one looked at him with love. He had no real sense of belonging, no feeling that his presence mattered. But one day, a basketball coach noticed his talent. This simple, caring attention awakened a tiny spark within him, lighting a path toward something new and hopeful.
In another part of Chicago, there were four sisters who lived in a modest house filled with dreams and chatter. These sisters, the Padovano girls, were each different in their own charming ways. Julia, the oldest, had a mind filled with plans and purpose. She wanted to build a strong, secure life far from uncertainty. Sylvie, the second oldest, craved the kind of love she found in old romance novels. She believed in passionate embraces beneath starlit skies and soft whispers in quiet libraries. The twins, Cecilia and Emmeline, were like two halves of one whole. Cecilia’s heart overflowed with art and creativity, while Emmeline’s gentle care made her a calm presence in their home. Together, these sisters formed a warm family circle, each holding their own precious dreams close.
Fate would soon bring William and the Padovano sisters together in surprising ways. William had won a scholarship to Northwestern University because of his basketball skills. Before leaving home, he quietly shook his father’s hand, aware that this might be the last time they truly acknowledged each other. His parents, still trapped in sorrow’s grasp, had never given him the love he needed. Yet at college, William hoped to start anew. He hoped to find people who would accept and value him. When he first spotted Julia in a history class, he had no idea that her watchful eyes were already studying him, considering him as a piece of her carefully designed plans. Soon, those plans and William’s future would become intertwined, shaping the destiny of everyone involved.
As Julia set her sights on William, she saw him not just as a basketball player, but as the kind of partner she had always wished for. He seemed dependable, calm, and studious, the opposite of her unreliable father, Charlie, who never really provided safety or steadiness. Julia imagined a stable household she would build with William—one where nothing would feel uncertain, and where she could uplift her entire family. William, who had never allowed himself to dream too far ahead, found Julia’s direction soothing. He followed her lead, stepping onto a path he had not planned himself. Before he knew it, he was embraced by the Padovano family’s warmth. Soon, this would mean discovering a new kind of closeness he had never known, and challenges none of them expected.
Chapter 2: Long-Lost Warmth, Family Secrets, And A Basketball Player’s Uncertain, Unexpected New Beginning.
When William first met Julia’s family, it was like stepping into a cozy yet complicated world. Rose, the sisters’ mother, cared lovingly for a garden full of vibrant flowers. Charlie, their father, kept mostly to himself, staying indoors, nursing quiet regrets and dreams he never fully realized. The house felt divided into two realms: one that bloomed under Rose’s careful hands, and another that Charlie ruled in silence. Sylvie, full of romantic daydreams, worked in a library where she secretly practiced quick 90-second kisses with boys she treated as rehearsals for the grand love story she believed would someday arrive. The twins, Cecilia and Emmeline, shared a bond as tight as a beautifully woven tapestry. They understood each other’s quiet glances and formed a steady anchor in this unusual family.
As William settled into this bustling household, he became part of daily conversations and laughter, something he’d never felt at home. He saw Julia’s careful planning, Sylvie’s dreamy eyes, Cecilia’s bold artistic spirit, and Emmeline’s gentle kindness. Despite the family’s quirks, he sensed a rhythm that made him feel safe. But life was not a simple melody. Soon after he settled in, William hurt his knee. This injury slammed shut the door to a professional basketball career he never quite believed he’d have, yet losing that path still weighed heavily on him. Without a plan for the future, William stood at a strange crossroads. Julia, ever-practical, quickly stepped in to fill the gap. She suggested he go to graduate school and teach history, using his love of stories to shape his destiny.
William, uncertain but trusting in Julia’s confidence, went along with her idea. He proposed marriage, and Julia accepted as if it were the next logical step in her grand plan. At their wedding, the sisters all gathered, a circle of bright smiles and hopeful wishes. But on that very day, as confetti drifted down and the new couple looked ahead, a quiet confession began to unravel everything. Cecilia revealed to Sylvie that she was pregnant. This unexpected news hit the family like a sudden gust of wind, scattering Julia’s carefully arranged future. When Cecilia told their parents, Rose’s anger flared, and Cecilia found herself unwelcome under their roof. Tension tightened like a rope around their bonds, and the family’s delicate balance was suddenly off-kilter.
Julia returned from her honeymoon to discover Cecilia’s pregnancy and the storm of emotions swirling around her family. Upset, Julia felt that everything she had mapped out had gone wrong. She wanted to be the first sister to have a baby, to lead her siblings into a stable future. But now, Cecilia’s situation challenged Julia’s sense of order. Still, all four sisters stood together when Cecilia needed them most. They supported her as she prepared to give birth. When the baby, Izzy, was born, a proud but worried Charlie came to the hospital, risking his wife’s displeasure. He looked at his granddaughter with tenderness, quoting Walt Whitman as if sharing a secret blessing. Moments later, as he walked away, his heart gave out. Charlie’s sudden death would leave a hollow place none could ignore.
Chapter 3: Plans Interrupted, Hidden Love Affairs, And The Storm That Shatters Solid Bonds.
Charlie’s death shook the Padovano family to its core. Everyone felt as if the secure stitching that once held them together had come loose. Rose, already upset with Cecilia over the unplanned pregnancy, blamed her youngest daughter for causing so much stress and sorrow. Friction grew like thorns between Rose and her daughters. Meanwhile, Julia, who had always tried to shape the future, felt both hurt and determined. She found herself pregnant not long after the funeral, and while she welcomed motherhood, her worries about money and security buzzed inside her mind. William seemed to be drifting, struggling in graduate school and distracted by the weight of adulthood pressing on his shoulders. He was working on a strange manuscript—part history book, part personal reflection—that left Sylvie questioning everything about him.
Sylvie, tasked by Julia to read William’s work, discovered a side of him that was unplanned and uncertain. She saw doubts and dreams scattered among historical notes and basketball lore. She wondered if Julia might have chosen a man who lacked the steadiness she craved. Yet as Sylvie read, she felt a surprising closeness to William. She understood parts of him that Julia might not appreciate—his thoughtful, drifting nature and the quiet sadness he carried inside. Soon, Julia and William’s baby, Alice, arrived, adding a new life to the household. But parenthood did not smooth the wrinkles. William felt overwhelmed, remembering his own neglected childhood. He feared he might fail as a father, that he’d pass on the same loneliness he had grown up with.
As William’s troubles deepened, he stopped attending classes and avoided his responsibilities. When Julia discovered his absence, William admitted he needed to leave the marriage. He believed Julia and Alice would be happier without him, convinced he could only bring them pain. Stunned and furious, Julia felt betrayed. She had spent her life trying to build security, and now her husband was walking out without warning. While Julia reacted with anger, Sylvie and William’s friend Kent panicked. They knew William’s despair might push him toward self-harm. Their fears proved correct. Late one night, they found William by Lake Michigan, having attempted to drown himself. His rescue led him to a hospital’s psychiatric ward, where Sylvie pretended to be his wife to stay close and care for him.
Julia, feeling abandoned and scorned, refused to visit William in the hospital. She turned her energies elsewhere. She remembered her father calling her his little rocket, imagining a brighter future beyond just being a wife and mother. Determined to prove herself independent and strong, Julia accepted a job contract in New York, taking baby Alice with her. This choice left Sylvie heartbroken. Sylvie had supported William and understood his pain. Emmeline and Cecilia were trying to hold things together, but everyone felt the crack where Julia had broken away. In this tangled web of emotions, Emmeline admitted her secret: she was a lesbian in love with a colleague at her daycare job. The sisters realized how distant they were becoming, even as they clung to each other’s truths.
Chapter 4: Unseen Pressures, Unexpected Pregnancies, And A Death That Changes Everything Absolutely Forever.
Without Julia’s daily guidance, the sisters searched for a new balance. Cecilia, now a young single mother to Izzy, carried on painting murals whenever she could, splashing vibrant colors on city walls. Emmeline, gentle and caring, found love and comfort with her partner Josie. Sylvie visited William often in the psychiatric ward. She kept telling him that he wasn’t alone, that he mattered. Little by little, William began to heal, yet he lived under the shadow of losing Julia and Alice. He thought of how Julia had seen him as a stable rock, but he proved too fragile. He regretted his choice to run away, understanding now that he had acted like his own parents, who had turned their backs when life became too painful.
As the seasons changed, life continued spinning forward. Cecilia and Emmeline decided to live together, and Josie joined them, forming a home that defied traditional patterns but was rich in support and warmth. This arrangement showed that family could be more than a mother, father, and children under one roof. It could be a group of people who chose love and understanding. Meanwhile, Sylvie found herself slipping toward a forbidden love. She had fallen deeply for William, feeling a kindness and sensitivity in him that she felt matched her soul. After the shocking upheaval of recent events, this quiet love seemed both comforting and dangerous. She didn’t know how her sisters would react if they found out that the man who once belonged to Julia now held her heart.
Sylvie and William began meeting in secret, sharing conversations that stretched late into the evening. These talks felt like unraveling a long, complex thread of emotions. Sylvie knew she should tell the family, but fear held her back. William, too, hesitated. He understood how difficult it would be for Julia to accept their relationship. He still cared about Julia and Alice, and he never wanted to hurt them. Yet he could not deny the warmth growing between him and Sylvie. Eventually, William’s friend Kent, now a hardworking doctor, told them they could not keep living half in shadows. Their hidden love was like living behind a closed door they were afraid to open. Kent reminded William that after surviving his darkest moment, he owed himself honesty and a life lived fully.
Gathering courage, Sylvie and William decided it was time to be truthful. When they told Cecilia and Emmeline about their love, the twins were startled and unsure. They worried that this news might drive Julia even further away. Still, they saw the happiness and tenderness shining in Sylvie’s eyes and sensed that William had found a new stability. Reluctantly, they accepted the couple’s relationship. Emmeline then traveled to New York to tell Julia the news. Julia had been thriving as a professional, embracing her identity as a single mother making her way through a world of business and ambition. She missed her sisters but feared their old family ties were tangled and painful. Hearing about Sylvie and William crushed Julia’s fragile trust. Furious and hurt, she vowed never to rely on her sisters again.
Chapter 5: Broken Hearts, Quiet Resentments, And A Household Shaken To Its Inner Core.
Julia’s decision to distance herself from her family created a deep ache that everyone felt. She sent only postcards with brief messages, never truly opening her heart to her sisters. In Chicago, William rebuilt his life with Sylvie. He studied to become a sports physiotherapist, using his knowledge of athletic bodies and healing to guide injured players toward recovery. Cecilia poured her energy into painting murals that told stories of strong women. Emmeline and Josie opened their home to foster children in need, showing love and care to newborns who arrived fragile and uncertain. This new shape of the Padovano family showed that life could still flourish even when original patterns fell apart. They learned to stitch new family patterns with threads of understanding, friendship, and kindness.
As years passed, Alice grew from a baby into a tall, curious child, then into a teenager searching for her own identity. She knew little about her father, as Julia had once told her he died in a car accident. This lie weighed heavily on Julia’s conscience, but she had been too wounded to face the truth. Alice developed a fear of cars, an echo of the false tale her mother had spun. In her college years, Alice discovered photos of her aunts and became fascinated by their vibrant lives. She recognized her mother’s hidden past, sensing there was more to her family than the simple stories she had been told. Slowly, questions bubbled to the surface, and Alice found herself eager to uncover long-buried secrets.
Back in Chicago, the sisters had built a quiet but meaningful existence. Sylvie advanced from a library assistant to head librarian, surrounded by books and the gentle hush of turning pages. Cecilia’s murals adorned neighborhoods with colors that brightened bleak corners. Emmeline and Josie created a loving home where foster babies found safety and tenderness. William worked among professional athletes, guiding them through healing journeys, still remembering the boy he once was—the one who just wanted to be seen and valued. Each day, he felt grateful for Sylvie and the second chance at love he never thought he deserved. Yet something remained incomplete. William often wondered about Alice, the daughter he had never known, hoping one day he might see her face and explain that he never truly left in spirit.
In Boston, Alice decorated her dorm room walls with images of Cecilia’s murals. She felt drawn to these paintings, these strong female figures who seemed to watch over her from a distance. Each brushstroke told a story of courage and transformation. Julia visited occasionally, noting her daughter’s interest, feeling a tug at her heart. She realized how far she’d drifted from her sisters, how much she missed their closeness. Yet pride and old wounds kept her from reaching out. She had built her career and raised her daughter alone, proving her independence to herself and to the memory of her father, who once saw her as destined for more than domestic life. Still, Julia could not shake the feeling that something remained unresolved, tied up in the family she had left behind.
Chapter 6: Dreams Rewritten, Sisterly Support, And A Man Slipping Into Deep Invisible Shadows.
Time has a way of challenging old decisions and healing old wounds, but it can also bring new tests. In 2008, Sylvie, at 47, received devastating news. She had an inoperable brain tumor and only six months to live. This sudden announcement felt like a meteor crashing into the family’s careful new structure. William stood by her side, scared and desperate to help. He asked what she needed most, but Sylvie struggled to find the words. Secretly, William knew Sylvie’s final wish. He understood that, despite all the hurt and distance, Sylvie longed to see Julia again. She wanted the family to mend, even if the stitches would form a pattern different from what any of them had once imagined.
Julia, now a highly successful executive, was stunned by the phone call informing her of Sylvie’s illness. She had grown used to controlling her life, designing every detail to perfection. This news could not be managed like a business plan. She told William she was too busy to return to Chicago. Behind this excuse lay fear, anger, and regret. Alice, meanwhile, was establishing herself as a copy editor. In a twist of fate, her latest project was a modern retelling of Little Women, the very novel that inspired Napolitano’s creation of the Padovano sisters. Alice read about the March sisters and unknowingly stepped deeper into the heart of her own family’s story. She sensed connections she could not name, but they tugged at her, encouraging her to seek truth.
As Sylvie’s time grew shorter, she returned to her father’s favorite writer, Walt Whitman. She found quiet comfort in the poet’s words and the idea that all souls are connected. For decades, Sylvie had been working on a manuscript: stories about her childhood with her sisters, about the love, losses, and hopes that shaped them. She hesitated to finish it, not wanting to seal her life’s narrative with the finality of the words The End. Cecilia and Emmeline were shattered by the news. They had always joked that if anyone in their family felt weak or endangered, they were feeling like Beth, the gentle sister who dies in Little Women. Now, to lose Sylvie felt like fate had chosen the wrong sister to take. Emmeline lamented that it should have been her, not Sylvie.
In these last months, William wrestled with old regrets. He remembered how he had fled from Julia and Alice, thinking it was best, but repeating the pattern of his own parents’ neglect. He decided to make amends in a symbolic way. He brought an old photograph of his deceased sister Caroline to Cecilia. He asked her to paint Caroline into one of her murals, to give a place to this lost family member he never knew. Cecilia’s brush would bring Caroline into their shared story, welcoming even the quiet ghosts who had hovered at the edges of their lives. Meanwhile, Julia visited Sylvie in secret. They slipped into an old Irish pub that Charlie once loved, tasting memories and truths. Julia admitted Sylvie was a better partner for William, and Sylvie encouraged Julia to reconnect with her family someday.
Chapter 7: Bittersweet Discoveries, Shattered Plans, And The Hidden Roads Toward Hopeful Bright Tomorrows.
After their secret meeting, Julia returned to New York carrying a heavy truth. She knew she had lied to Alice about William’s death. Now that Sylvie’s time was ending, Julia felt the weight of all her past decisions pressing down on her. She wanted to open a door to honesty and reunion. For so long, she had pretended that her family ties were unimportant, that she needed no one. Yet deep inside, she missed the warmth of her sisters and the gentle kindness that once filled their home. She also recognized that Alice had the right to know her father. Sylvie’s quiet encouragement echoed in her mind. The entire family’s story, with all its twists and heartbreaks, deserved to be known and understood.
When Julia returned to New York, she mustered the courage to tell Alice the truth: her father, William, was alive. Alice’s reaction was a mixture of confusion, anger, and curiosity. She felt as though the ground beneath her feet had shifted. The father she’d imagined as dead had been living all along. The questions in her mind multiplied. Why had he left? Why had her mother lied? What kind of man was he? Alice packed her bags and headed to Chicago, determined to face this complicated puzzle herself. It was time to meet her father and learn the truth from his own lips.
As Alice journeyed toward the city where her aunts and father lived, Sylvie’s health declined. Every sunrise felt more precious, every laugh and memory more sacred. Cecilia and Emmeline tried to hold on, to keep life bright and comforting for Sylvie, William, and each other. They decorated the home with flowers, played soft music, and whispered stories from their childhood. They remembered Julia as a fierce leader and protective elder sister, and they prayed that time would lead all of them back into a gentler understanding. Even William, who had once felt like an outsider, now understood that he was part of something larger—a patchwork family made stronger by each piece of fabric sewn onto it.
On the same day Alice arrived in Chicago, Sylvie slipped quietly out of the world. She passed away knowing that the family would continue spinning its own story, weaving together old threads of forgiveness and new threads of hope. As the sisters and William gathered for Sylvie’s funeral, emotion filled the air. The loss felt immense. Yet, within this sadness, something gentle bloomed. Alice stood beside William for the first time, both unsure yet eager to connect. The funeral brought them all together—Julia, who had returned for this final goodbye, Cecilia and Emmeline, who cried for Sylvie’s kind heart, and William, who realized that through memory and connection, Sylvie would live on in each of them. This fragile moment marked the first step of healing the wounds of the past.
Chapter 8: Twisting Paths, Forbidden Feelings, And A Family Sewn Together With New Threads.
In the days after Sylvie’s funeral, the Padovano family and William found themselves standing at another crossroads. Grief weighed on their hearts, but it also cleared a path for honesty. Julia, finally facing William and Alice together, understood that holding onto old anger would only deny herself and her daughter the fullness of family. She saw in William’s eyes true regret and a quiet determination to make amends. She recognized that her sisters, despite all the unexpected turns, had managed to form supportive and loving homes. Even their father, Charlie, who once caused so much uncertainty, remained part of their story through memories and whispers of Walt Whitman’s poetry.
As they gathered in the Padovano home—still marked by a garden outside and old stories inside—Julia realized that families do not follow simple patterns. They are living creatures, changing shape as people grow and learn. She watched as Cecilia’s daughter, Izzy, now older, moved through the rooms decorated with Cecilia’s art. She saw Emmeline and Josie carrying a peaceful baby they fostered, and she glimpsed in them a model of love that was never mentioned in her childhood storybooks. Everything felt different than the life Julia once tried to script with perfect lines and smooth edges. Yet this messy, evolving tapestry of people was something beautiful, even if it didn’t match the ideal picture she once carried in her mind.
Alice stood beside William, studying his face like a new map she needed to understand. She asked him gentle questions about his past. He told her about his childhood sorrow, about his knee injury, and how he once feared he had nothing to offer. He explained that leaving her and Julia was a terrible mistake, born from confusion and pain. Alice listened with careful attention, seeing a man who had learned from his errors and wanted to become part of her life now. It was not a fairy-tale reunion, but a quiet start to something genuine. Together, they decided to step forward slowly, allowing trust to grow one conversation at a time.
In the aftermath of Sylvie’s passing, William found himself thinking back on all that had happened since he met Julia in that history class. He remembered the shy boy who felt invisible, the young man who discovered love and family through the Padovano sisters, and the broken adult who tried to run away from his responsibilities. Now, standing among them once more, he sensed how much he had changed. He realized that the sisters had given him a new understanding of love. It was not always neat or expected. It could be messy, heartbreaking, and uncertain, yet still give life depth and meaning. With Alice at his side and Julia watching from a careful distance, William felt determined to become a reliable father, a true friend, and a better man.
Chapter 9: The Price Of Distance, The Pull Of Blood, And A Reaching Toward Reunion.
Life had scattered the Padovano sisters and William, sending each on different journeys. Some found success in unexpected places, others discovered love in hidden corners. They learned that closeness could waver, and family could stretch across cities and years. But time and events like Sylvie’s passing showed them that no matter how far they traveled, something linked them deep inside—an invisible thread woven from shared memories, laughter, and tears. As they stood on this new ground, each person felt the tug of that thread, reminding them that they belonged to something bigger than themselves.
In the months following Sylvie’s funeral, Julia and William exchanged letters. Not many, and not always kind, but gradually more honest. Julia allowed herself to recall William’s gentler qualities. She remembered why she chose him long ago: not just for his steadiness, but because of a subtle warmth and vulnerability that balanced her own strong will. Meanwhile, Alice visited Chicago more often, learning about her aunts, admiring Cecilia’s murals, and helping Emmeline and Josie care for the babies in their home. She was weaving herself into the family’s present, restoring connections that had unraveled over time.
Cecilia continued painting, adding new layers to her murals that captured the spirit of strong women, both historical and personal. She included her sisters, her niece, and even her mother Rose, who had moved away to Florida. In one mural, a figure that resembled Caroline, William’s long-lost sister, appeared as a gentle presence, bridging past and present. Emmeline and Josie opened their doors to more children in need, showing that love can come in many shapes and families can form in endless ways. The Padovano home became a place where both old and new family members could find comfort.
With each exchange of stories and visits, the family laid down stepping-stones toward understanding. The anger that once defined Julia’s feelings toward William softened into a quiet sadness, then into cautious acceptance. William learned that being part of a family meant showing up, even when it was hard. He kept working diligently, helping injured athletes recover, while dedicating time to rebuild his bond with Alice. Surrounded by the evolving family, Alice felt like a traveler who had finally found her home country, rich in culture, stories, and heritage. As the seasons turned and leaves changed color, the Padovanos and William learned that love could stretch over gaps of time and heartbreak to find its way back.
Chapter 10: Late Truths, Gentle Departures, And Love’s Quiet Echo In The Tender Aftermath.
In the final pages of this family’s story, we see William and Alice walking through the Padovano garden. The flowers bloom once again, and the light of late afternoon casts warm shadows. William points out small details Alice never noticed before—the scent of certain blossoms, the shape of leaves dancing in the breeze. He tries to share with her not just memories, but an understanding of life as something both fragile and fierce. Alice listens closely, feeling the strength in her father’s voice. Although so much time has been lost, they have today and all the days to come.
Looking back at the house, William sees silhouettes moving behind the windows. He imagines Julia, strong and independent, forging her path in the business world. He remembers Rose, the mother who left for Florida, carrying her grievances and regrets. He thinks of Cecilia, forever painting, creating images that blend the past and the future into something bright and meaningful. He envisions Emmeline and Josie rocking a newborn in their arms, demonstrating that family love can come from any direction. And he dreams of Sylvie, whose spirit lingers in whispered poetry and memories of gentle kindness.
Sylvie’s manuscript, now finished and entrusted to Alice, holds the family’s story between its pages. It tells of sisters growing up, dreams rising and falling, love sparking where it was least expected, and old wounds healing over time. It illustrates that families can fray but also mend, discovering new patterns in the broken places. Alice holds this manuscript as a guide to her own future, a treasure showing that even sorrow can lead to understanding, and even separation can lead to reunion.
In the quiet after these events, we see that Hello Beautiful is a story of how love persists through loss, how sisters shape each other’s lives, and how one man found himself in a family’s embrace. Though not all wounds vanish, and not every mistake can be undone, there is a softness in how these characters choose to keep caring. The truth they discover is that family and belonging are not static or guaranteed. They must be earned, repaired, and tended to like a delicate plant growing in uncertain soil. Through learning each other’s stories, they have found a kind of healing. In this delicate aftermath, we leave them, tending gardens, forging new paths, and carrying forward the loving legacy that Sylvie’s life and words have inspired.
All about the Book
Discover the powerful tale of love, family, and resilience in ‘Hello Beautiful’ by Ann Napolitano. This emotional narrative explores deep connections and the impact of relationships, captivating readers while addressing the complexities of human emotions.
Ann Napolitano is an acclaimed author known for her deep character explorations and poignant storytelling, captivating readers with her unique insights into the human experience.
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Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction, American Library Association Notable Book, Library Journal’s Best Book of the Year
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