Books like Pieces of us by Margie Gelbwasser
At a lakeside community in upstate New York, four teenagers from two familiesβsiblings Katie and Julie, and brothers Alex and Kyleβmeet each summer. Escaping the pressures of their everyday lives, they confront hidden turmoil and emotional challenges, weaving their interpersonal relationships into the fabric of the story.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Margie Gelbwasser
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