Books like Claudia and the Great Search by Ann M. Martin
Claudia and her sister Janine live together in a family that doesn’t care much for uniformity. Claudia’s headstrong, fashion‑forward style contrasts sharply with Janine’s neat, nerdy appearance and brilliant mind. The sisters are as different as they come, yet they share a deep bond.
When Claudia opens the family photo album, she is startled to see almost no baby pictures of herself, and her search for a birth certificate or a birth announcement in the newspaper goes nowhere. With her records missing, Claudia questions whether she really is the child her parents say she is and becomes determined to uncover the truth behind her identity. Her quest brings the sisters closer together, even as they face the challenges of sibling rivalry and the search for belonging.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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