{"product_id":"sun-seekers","title":"Sun Seekers","description":"Six-year-old Gracie Lynn is perpetually curious and bighearted. Convinced she knows how to save her beloved grandfather John from the 'worm' that is eating his brain - a metaphor her mother once used to explain John's dementia and sundown syndrome - Gracie helps him break out of his nursing home, and the two disappear together on a quest to chase the sun.But what is an adventure for Gracie is a nightmare scenario for her estranged parents, LeeAnn and Dan. There's no way to predict where John might have taken their young daughter, or if he's capable of keeping her safe.An emotionally resonant novel, \u003ci\u003eSun Seekers\u003c\/i\u003e artfully explores the truths of parenthood, the ways in which we sometimes hurt those we love most and the universal experience of deep loss - even when the person is still here.\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSun Seekers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is my favorite type of novel: beautifully written prose delivering deep truths about family and the nature of grief. I absolutely loved it.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSun Seekers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is an incredible debut by a writer to watch' - Brenda Janowitz, author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Grace Kelly Dress\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e'In her impactful debut, Rachel McRady explores the intricate dynamics of a fractured family. Through multiple perspectives, she paints a poignant portrait of the complexities of relationships that resonate with us all' - Jo Piazza, author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe Are Not Like Them\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A vivid and often wise exploration of grief, told through the lens of alternating narrators...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSun Seekers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eexplores how we grieve and who we love, despite our struggles to maintain a brave front in the aftermath of great loss' - Jaimee Wriston, author of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e How Not to Drown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Rachel McRady's debut novel depicts the fabric of family dynamics in the voices of well-developed engaging characters. The emotional connections across multi-generations are genuine and kept me turning pages until the finale' - Suzanne Leopold,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuzy Approved Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"NewSouth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45372744270062,"sku":"9780857308634","price":17.84,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/Sun_Seekers.original.jpg?v=1717229120","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/sun-seekers","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}