Books like Billy and Girl by Deborah Levy
Billy and Girl follows two orphaned siblings living alone in England after being left by their parents. Their days are marked by the Girl's relentless search for a missing mother and Billy's grandiose fantasies of fame. Together they create elaborate imaginary worlds to cope with abuse and neglect, blurring the lines between survival and self‑destruction.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Deborah Levy
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