Books like Kate by Jean Little
Kate is the product of a Jewish‑Protestant marriage and grows up in a Jewish‑American setting that shapes her identity. As she confronts her own religious leanings, her relationship with her best friend becomes strained. The novel examines the interplay of faith, family life, and the challenge of maintaining friendship during adolescence.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Jean Little
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