Books like (Me) Moth by Amber McBride
Moth has lost her family in an accident, but feels alone and uprooted. Until she meets Sani, a boy searching for his roots, Moth and Sani embark on a road trip to chase ghosts and search for ancestors. The journey transforms them both, and Moth learns to feel grounded.
First publish date: 2021
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Amber McBride
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