Books like Hurricane Elaine by Johanna Hurwitz
In "Hurricane Elaine," the life of a 15‑year‑old girl is turned upside down. The sudden death of her family cat forces the family to confront grief, while her younger brother receives five dogs as a surprise birthday gift. Amid these domestic upheavals, Elaine discovers a budding romance that adds a hopeful twist to an otherwise tumultuous period.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Johanna Hurwitz
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