Books like Troublemakers by Catherine Barter
After the death of her mother when she was only three years old, young Alena is raised by her half‑brother in the streets of East London. As the city falls under the shadow of a lone bomber targeting the area, Alena’s curiosity about her mother's life pulls her into a perilous quest. With each dangerous step she takes, she learns more about the people around her—fathers, siblings, and strangers—while confronting the complexities of growing up in a world where danger looms close to home.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Catherine Barter
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