Books like The nearest faraway place by Hayley Long
Griff and Dylan return from a holiday with their parents, poised to cross into Manhattan, when a trailer from the lorry ahead strikes their car. The crash claims the boys’ parents, plunging them into sudden orphanhood. With no immediate home, a kind aunt and uncle offer them shelter in Wales. While the family provides love and security, Dylan is haunted by grief and worries for Griff’s wellbeing, quietly observing his brother’s coping. Both boys must confront their loss and learn to move forward.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Hayley Long
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