Unlocked: A story of unexpected friendship and the courage to defy expectations

· Zondervan
4.8
40 reviews
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From #1 New York Times 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.

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.

Inspiring and heartfelt, Unlocked 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.

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4.8
40 reviews
Tori G
January 9, 2013
This novel is SO moving. And I'm a 15 year old girl that doesn't like reading. It was so moving that I cried through 20 pages. Has a beautiful message about Jesus' love for you!!
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Char
May 6, 2019
It was an amazing book, explains how the world works. love it to bits. Could not put it down, the story is amazing and teaches wonderful lessons. One of the best books I have read.
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A Google user
January 22, 2015
Wow....I'm just speechless. One of the best books I've ever read! I recommend to anyone - broken harts, sad, angry, struggling....anyone! One thing I've learned, pray and God will answer no matter how long it takes!
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About the author

# 1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury is America’s favorite inspirational storyteller and filmmaker, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller lists, and many of her novels have been developed into major motion pictures. With the recent formation of Karen Kingsbury Productions, Karen and her team released their first theatrical feature--Someone Like You--in 2024. The movie received the coveted “Certified Hot” from Rotten Tomatoes for its wildly popular audience rating. Her Baxter Family series was developed into a TV series, “The Baxters,” now playing on Amazon. Karen and her team are currently working on a theatrical Christmas movie for 2025, and their third theatrical film, slated for 2026. She and her husband, Donald, live in Tennessee near their children and grandchildren.

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