Books like 8 Plus 1 by Robert Cormier
Robert Cormier’s collection, 8 Plus 1, gathers nine compact and intensely personal tales that delve into the complex lives of young adults and their families. The stories feature a seventeen‑year‑old discovering a hidden family truth, a divorced father navigating his relationship with his daughter on Thursdays, and a child’s quest for a missing presidential card, among other vignettes. Cormier’s prose is warm yet incisive, inviting readers of all ages to reflect on the quiet but powerful moments that shape identity and belonging.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Robert Cormier
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