Books like Fourteen by Marilyn Sachs
Rebecca’s world is unbalanced by a poet father suffering from illness and an author mother who turns her daughter’s life into bestselling novels. As she grapples with these pressures, a new neighbor and his mysterious family arrive, offering both curiosity and unexpected companionship. Tension and tenderness interweave in this thoughtful portrait of adolescence, family dynamics, and the search for belonging.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Marilyn Sachs
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