Books like My life with the Walter boys by Ali Novak
After her parents are killed in a car accident, sixteen‑year‑old Jackie relocates from New York City to Colorado. She stays with her mother’s best friend, who has a large family of twelve children. Within the new household, Jackie finds herself navigating new relationships, particularly as two of the boys develop a deeper interest in her. The story explores themes of grief, family dynamics, and the challenges of young adulthood within a complex, blended family setting.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Ali Novak
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