Books like Eggs by Jerry Spinelli
After the sudden death of his mother, nine‑year‑old David is left to cope with a distant salesman father and a resentful relationship with his grandmother. Thirteen‑year‑old Primrose, living with her childlike, fortuneteller mother, manages her own struggles and keeps a framed picture of a father she never knew. When their worlds collide, David and Primrose forge a close and sometimes turbulent friendship. Through their bond, each child learns to confront the grief and emptiness left behind in their homes, discovering resilience, understanding, and a shared capacity for recovery.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Jerry Spinelli
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