Books like Someone to love by Francess Lin Lantz
When Sarah’s parents decide to adopt a baby girl, the teenager struggles to accept the change. Despite initial opposition, Sarah feels a growing curiosity and empathy toward the birth mother, who herself is wrestling with doubts about relinquishing her child. The novel chronicles their complex relationships, exploring themes of family, love, and the emotional challenges of adoption.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Francess Lin Lantz
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