A poignant and heartwarming tale of fear, courage and the power of hope, Reasons to Go Outside follows the unlikely friendship that blossoms between a 59-year-old secluded woman and an unsettled teenager she hires as her gardener.
Pearl Winter hasn't been outside in forty-three years.
Since she arrived on Dartmoor as a girl, an isolated family cottage has been her whole world. A place of safety. But now fifty-nine-year-old Pearl is utterly alone - except for the postman, the local crows, and memories of the summer of 1976.
Teenager Connor Matthews feels like a stranger in his own home.
Since his mother's death he's been adrift from his remaining family, troubled by the reality of moving on, and unable to see a future ahead. But when Connor begins a summer job as Pearl's gardener, an unexpected friendship opens the door to a fresh start for them both. If only Pearl and Connor can take the first steps ...
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 9781529362824
Number of pages: 368
Weight: 580 g
Dimensions: 240 x 164 x 34 mm
A touching and moving exploration of courage, friendship, and how hope can be found in the most unexpected places. Reasons To Go Outside is the heartwarming and uplifting book we all need right now, a celebration of the power of connection and kindness. Poignant, absorbing and beautifully written - I loved it - Holly Miller
There is such a warmth to this story . . . The characters flew off the page and I took them instantly to my heart . . . a bittersweet book full of love and hope. Who doesn't need that right now? - Helen Fisher
Gentle writing and great characters . . . I loved this book and would not be surprised to see in this year's bestsellers list! - Goodreads Reviewer
I loved this heartwarming tale about the power of friendship and finding courage within - My Weekly
The gorgeous characters and the believable story make for a joyous read. - Sun
The characters are endearing and the journey for each of them is as sweet as one of Pearl's Victoria sponges - Daily Mail
Oh my days, this is such a heartwarming warming read, I immediately felt attached to Pearl and was cheering her on throughout.
I loved how the (very different) characters show that friendships can be formed...
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I enjoyed this book so much! I'm not sure what I was expecting, but it was full of friendship, caring & love. Such great characters that shone with their empathy & understanding. Talk about a feel good... More
A teenage Pearl Winters and her mother Lana move to Dartmoor in Devon with Ray Johnson in the 1970’s. The isolated house Highview has a beautiful cottage garden, you can see the moors in the distance and Pearl feels... More
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