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The Lilith Summer is a coming-of-age story about a 12-year-old girl who takes on the role of a caregiver for her neighbor, a 77-year-old woman named Lilith. The book begins with the girl's reflections on the transition from adolescence to adulthood and how she finds herself in a position of responsibility. She navigates the challenges of caregiving, including dealing with Lilith's declining health and managing the emotional and physical demands of the job.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Hadley Irwin
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