Books like Pearl by Johanna Knowles
Bean, a fifteen‑year‑old girl, is devastated by the death of her beloved grandfather, Gus. In the wake of his passing, she struggles with grief and a crisis of identity, only to discover unsettling secrets that change her perception of her mother and reveal a previously unknown father. The story explores the impacts of loss, family dysfunction, and the complexities of a mother‑daughter relationship in a single‑parent household, set against the backdrop of Bean’s friendships and the subtle tension of being raised by a gay family.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Psychology/Developmental Psychology
Authors: Johanna Knowles
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