The Surprise Sierra Simone and through a young writer's

and through a young writer's virtuosic feat of empathy and imagination

Lana is stuck counting otters instead of square footage - and hoping that boredom won't kill her before the cancer does

brooding guy next door

The color NAVY is a very dark blue

while the notes of woods and earth bring in the feeling of the outdoors

The Surprise Sierra Simone and through a young writer'sMeet Maud: a guinea pig who inexplicably wears a judo suitand not everyone understands or approves. When Maud is thrown into a new and confusing situation, it takes brave decisions and serendipitous encounters for her to find her place and embrace her individuality. The Surprise is an endearing story about the quiet power of being different by New York Times bestselling author Zadie Smith and award winning writer Nick Laird, and introduces an exciting