Books like Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine
When Caitlin’s older brother Devon dies, the world she has learned to see in strict binary terms—good or bad, black or white—shatters. As an eleven‑year‑old with Asperger’s, she feels isolated and helpless, especially after her father provides no comfort. Seeking a way to cope, Caitlin turns to the concept of closure and discovers that grief, like the world, contains a spectrum of shades. Through this realization, she begins to understand that emotions and relationships are complex and beautiful, embracing empathy and the messy colors of life.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Kathryn Erskine
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