Everything Beautiful Is Not Ruined

Ingrid, daughter of a famous opera singer, lived an exciting life filled with music and adventures in Europe until her mother’s voice was damaged and she could no longer perform. They now live a normal, boring life in Canada and when Ingrid wants to attend a school to study singing, her mother sends her on a challenging three-week wilderness camp to see if she has the fortitude to follow her dreams. High school students will relate to Ingrid’s witty and sarcastic voice as well as her fears and emotions in this coming of age novel. Suitable for lit circles or independent reading, the book deals with issues of personal identity, family relationships, mental health, leadership, and triumph.