Two motherless sisters--Bean and Liz--are shuttled to Virginia, where their Uncle Tinsley lives in the decaying mansion that's been in their family for generations. When school starts in the fall, Bean easily adjusts and makes friends, and Liz becomes increasingly withdrawn. Then something happens to Liz and Bean is left to challenge the injustice of the adult world.
Language
en
Published on
01/01/2013
Pages
269
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781451661507
Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy emotional coming-of-age stories with strong familial themes.
Topics FamilySelf-actualizationAdolescenceTriumph over adversity
MoodHopeful, Reflective
Female protagonist
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