Sue Corbett crafts narratives that explore pivotal moments in life and the formation of identity. Her works often delve into the themes of growing up and finding one's place in the world. The author skillfully captures the emotional depth of her characters and their journeys toward self-discovery. Her writing style is accessible and engaging, drawing readers into her stories.
When the newspaper company cancels his route, Wil David is prepared to fight to get his job back, but his focus changes when he stumbles upon a carnival mystery and a plot by a con man that could destroy the town.
The story follows Bernadette McBride, who unexpectedly transforms into her twelve-year-old self on the morning of her fortieth birthday after wishing to be young again. Initially thrilled, she soon grapples with the complexities of her new life. Enrolling in her son’s seventh-grade computer class, she seeks his help, but he remains unaware of her true identity. Meanwhile, her oldest son, Patrick, is determined to bring her back to their normal family life, facing the challenge of rescuing his mother from this surreal predicament.
1928, 1958 and 1960), the 20th century's best-known promoter of contraception (Marie Stopes, d. 1958), civil rights worker Rosa Parks (d. 2005), founder of the hospice movement Cicely Saunders (d. 2005), anti-apartheid campaigner Helen Suzman (d. 2009) and Nobel Prize-winning environmentalist Wangari Maathai (d.