Books like Where I belong by Mary Downing Hahn
Brendan, a 12‑year‑old foster child who struggles in sixth grade and faces relentless bullying, retreats into a fantasy world to cope. When he meets an eccentric old man and a girl from summer school, he discovers new friendships that give him hope and a sense of belonging in the real world.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mary Downing Hahn
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