Books like Ghosts in the family by Marilyn Sachs
Eleven-year-old Gabriela lives with her Mexican mother while trying to understand her often-absent father. As she uncovers unsettling truths about their relationship, she must confront the complexities of family and identity.
Through Gabriel’s eyes, the story examines father‑daughter dynamics and the challenges of growing up in a Mexican‑American family, offering a heartfelt look at the ways secrets shape the bonds that define us.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Parenthood & Family Fiction
Authors: Marilyn Sachs
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