The Unlocked

<p><strong>From #1 <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes a moving small-town story about an unlikely friendship between a popular cheerleader and a teenage boy with autism--and the miracle that unfolds when someone dares to take a stand.</strong></p><p>Holden Harris may live in a quiet private world of his own but inside he's happy and connected. At eighteen though his autism makes him a target of daily bullying at school. When Ella Reynolds--part of the in-crowd and star of the drama production--discovers that Holden was once her childhood best friend she begins to see beyond the labels. Drawn together by music and a shared past Ella risks her popularity to stand against cruelty even when it means confronting her own boyfriend and peers.</p><p><strong>Inspiring and heartfelt <em>Unlocked</em> is a powerful reminder of the difference one person's courage can make. With a reading group guide and a personal letter from the author this standalone novel is perfect for book clubs and makes a meaningful gift for readers who believe in the power of friendship faith and miracles.</strong></p>