The Bravest Word

Do you hear that? You’re Cliff now, and life is going to get better, I promise. When eleven-year-old Matty finds Cliff, a hurt, neglected dog abandoned in the bush, he knows the brave little pup needs saving. He knows he wants to help. But can he? Lately, Matty has had way more bad days than good days. The pieces of his life just don’t seem to fit together anymore and he doesn’t understand why. He's finding it impossible to concentrate at school and has lost interest in the activities he used to love, including soccer. Plus, he’s tired all the time. Matty's too afraid to share what's really going on in his own head with anyone. His friends and family will never understand . . . maybe it's not only Cliff who needs saving.