Books like Karen's Promise by Ann M. Martin
In "Karen's Promise", 12‑year‑old Karen pledges to never be apart from her younger brother Andrew. When her mother and stepdad decide to relocate to Chicago for six months, the siblings' bond is challenged as they navigate the uncertainty of distance and the reality of family change.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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