Books like Patiently Alice by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
The story follows 13‑year‑old Alice as she navigates the turbulence of a summer following her high‑school breakup. With a new role as an assistant camp counselor on the horizon, Alice seems to feel she has a grip on her life. Yet, as the days unfold, her world shifts: Pamela’s mother may return home, Lester is weighing the idea of leaving, and Alice’s father’s budding romance with Miss Summers stumbles over an unexpected snag. Even more startling are the revelations that surface when Alice discovers troubling secrets among her closest friends. Lying at the center of these changes is Alice’s own quest to stay true to herself and keep the bonds that matter most.
The novel explores the realities of young adulthood, the instability of family life, and the perseverance needed to cope with rapid change while maintaining friendships and responsible growth.
First publish date: May 1, 2003
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Parenthood & Family Fiction
Authors: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
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