Books like Rabble Starkey by Lois Lowry
Rabble Starkey, authored by Lois Lowry, examines the challenges and hopes of a twelve‑year‑old girl living in a small Appalachian town. After her father leaves when she is an infant, Rabble and her mother, Sweet‑Hosanna, struggle with uncertainty until a new family dynamic forms when she moves in with the Bigelows. The story centers on friendship, particularly the bond between Rabble and her best friend Veronica Bigelow, and explores themes of family, stability, and growth, all set against the backdrop of rural life.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Lois Lowry
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