Books like Camilla (Camilla #1) by Madeleine L'Engle
Camilla Dickinson has always known that life is simple and secure. But when her parents begin treating each other like strangers and warring over her support, she finds herself torn between love and disapproval. Struggling to navigate her own beliefs, Camilla meets Frank, the brother of her best friend, who reminds her she is not alone. Together, they help her confront family tensions and the question of whether she can accept her parents as they are, while still stepping into her own autonomy.
First publish date: 1951
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Madeleine L'Engle
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