Books like Sister by Eloise Greenfield
Following the death of their father, a young black girl discovers her family in turmoil. Her sister begins to pull away, creating tension between the siblings and their mother as they navigate their new reality together.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Eloise Greenfield
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