Books like E, my name is Emily by Norma Fox Mazer
In "E, My Name Is Emily," eighth‑grader Emily Boots faces the upheaval of her parents’ divorce. With support from her best friend, she begins to understand and accept the new realities of her family life. The story follows Emily’s emotional journey as she learns to cope with change and find strength in the bonds of friendship.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction
Authors: Norma Fox Mazer
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