Books like I Am the Universe by Barbara Corcoran
In this children’s fiction, a serious and dependable girl faces a mix of lighthearted and serious family issues when her mother must undergo surgery. As the family rallies together, the girl learns to manage responsibility, empathy, and the unexpected twists that life throws her way.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Barbara Corcoran
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