Books like A figure of speech by Norma Fox Mazer
The novel centers on the special relationship between Jenny and her grandfather. When Jenny’s parents contemplate placing the aging man in a senior‑citizens’ home, the fragile bond is tested, leading to a heartrending conflict.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Parenthood & Family Fiction
Authors: Norma Fox Mazer
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