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The Girl's Silent Thanks: A novel about real gratitude and the courage to speak up
Paperback
Series: Holidays, Book 5
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 23 2025
Pages: 90
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Twelve-year-old Jacey Holloway used to love Thanksgiving. But this year, everything feels wrong. Her dad isn't home, her family is learning how to fit together again, and a school gratitude essay only reminds her of the words she can't seem to say.
So Jacey stays quiet.
Quiet at school.
Quiet at home.
Quiet even with the people who want to help.
But when her art teacher encourages her to show what she can't speak, and a new friend understands the kind of silence that holds a whole world inside it, Jacey begins to uncover something she thought she'd lost-a voice that may be soft, but is strong enough to tell the truth.
Through honest moments, brave conversations, and the warmth of family finding its way back, Jacey discovers that gratitude isn't about pretending. It's about seeing what matters, letting people in, and finding courage in the small, quiet things.
The Girl's Silent Thanks is a heartfelt middle-grade novel about healing, hope, and the power of being understood. Perfect for readers ages 10-14 who enjoy realistic fiction about family, friendship, school life, and the moments that shape who we become.
For fans of books about gratitude, emotional growth, and middle-grade family stories. Ideal for classrooms, libraries, and holiday reading.
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