Love Wars

Nate and Vanessa started The War, but only their son Matthew can end it! Young Matthew's world shatters when his parents split up and put him in the middle of their custody battle. Desperate to escape their never-ending conflicts, Matthew imitates his hero, Luke Skywalker, and launches an against-all-odds mission to stop Mom and Dad's war of vengeance! Will Matthew's little brother Thomas Rabbit help blow up the Divorce War Death Star, or will he hide and play with his bunnies? Love Wars: Clash of the Parents is a true story of youthful bravery, and a wacky account of one family's wretched yet hilarious nuclear meltdown . . . with an unexpected and unforgettable ending. Matthew A. Tower's inspirational memoir is a page-turner for readers of all ages, whether or not they have been affected by divorce and family strife. The book is fully illustrated by award-winning artist Tsuneo Sanda, adding an immersive quality to the experience. Alexander McCall Smith, author of the best-selling No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, called Love Wars "courageous, moving, and memorable!" Middle school English teacher Stephanie Berger said, "I stayed up past midnight finishing it. Fantastic!" High school English teacher Philip Halpern said, "It's perfect for young adults. It's a mature story with real, grown-up issues seen through the eyes of a child." Many young people age 9-18 who read the advance reader copy called Love Wars "my favorite book!" BookLife by Publishers Weekly awarded an A in all categories to Love Wars, describing this memoir as a "powerful, expressive rendering of divorce from a child's perspective... Tower's debut is obviously written from the heart. What makes it resonate is the palpable emotion Matthew feels: fear, resentment, grief-and a burning desperation to somehow just be a kid... Animated illustrations by Tsuneo Sanda give powerful voice to Matthew's distress, depicting the weight of his parents' anger and his youthful hope that, with a little inspiration from his childhood heroes, he can right their sinking ship... Tower closes with his long-sought-after peaceful ending, recognizing his years of pain eventually give way to empowerment, closure, and purpose."