The Boys Are Back. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 2000 book
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The Boys Are Back
Simon Carr, 2000
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Scott Hicks, 2009

Joe Warr is a British sports writer who lives in Australia with his second wife, Katy and his young son Artie. Katy is diagnosed with cancer and dies, forcing Joe to cope with the responsibilities of being a single parent. Joe’s teenage son from his first marriage, Harry, feels abandoned in the United Kingdom with his mother. Harry uses Katy’s death as an opportunity to try to build a relationship with his father, coming to visit him in Australia.


Aquamarine. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 2001 book
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Aquamarine
Alice Hoffman, 2001
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Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, 2006

When two preteens stumble upon a lively mermaid named Aquamarine resting at the depths of their beach club’s pool, they quickly realize that their encounter exceeds their expectations. Aquamarine, who has ventured onto land in her pursuit of genuine affection, offers the youngsters an unexpected and enchanting experience.