Books like Here's to you, Rachel Robinson by Judy Blume
Sister Rachel Robinson, a bright seventh grader, struggles to balance her academics, friendships, and extracurriculars after her brother Charles is expelled from boarding school and returns home. His presence disrupts their family routine, putting the siblings' relationship and the family's fragile dynamics to the test. As Rachel confronts the challenges of adolescence, family conflicts, and the responsibilities of being a gifted child, she must find a way to maintain her focus while helping her brother readjust to school and home life.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: Judy Blume
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