{"product_id":"thirty-minutes-too-late-paperback","title":"Thirty Minutes Too Late - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMindwork Publishing\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThirty Minutes Too Late\u003c\/b\u003e is an emotionally honest young adult novella about consequences, growth, and the hard road to redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSakari Johnson is used to running late-late on homework, late on promises, and late to realize that her actions affect more than just herself. But when a forgotten candle sparks a house fire that leaves her family homeless, Sakari is forced to confront the damage her carelessness has caused.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisplaced and weighed down by guilt, she must rebuild not only her home life but also her fractured relationships and fading sense of self-worth. With the help of a former best friend and the quiet strength of her parents, Sakari begins a journey of small steps-checklists, apologies, and choices that demand more than quick fixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a story about hitting bottom-and deciding to rise. A heartfelt exploration of accountability, resilience, and hope, \u003ci\u003eThirty Minutes Too Late\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for readers who enjoy realistic teen fiction with emotional depth, strong character growth, and themes of forgiveness and starting over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of \u003cb\u003eAngie Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Acevedo\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eTiffany D. Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e will find a familiar voice in Sakari-imperfect, relatable, and ready to take life seriously... even if it's thirty minutes too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.15 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 25, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48264976171229,"sku":"9798999268235","price":16.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/gCzVaSKjcf9798999268235.webp?v=1785159306","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/thirty-minutes-too-late-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}