Books like Tex by S. E. Hinton
The love between two teenage brothers helps to alleviate the harshness of their usually parentless life as they struggle to grow up. Through their friendship and shared experiences, they learn important life lessons and discover the strength of their bond.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: S. E. Hinton
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