Books like One true way by Shannon Hitchcock
Set in the 1970s at Daniel Boone Middle School, the novel follows a group of students navigating friendship, family life, and identity as they confront the realities of grief and the difficulties of being true to themselves. Through the eyes of a narrator who conveys the nuances of youth and social change, it highlights the emotional journey of a family dealing with bereavement against a backdrop of evolving attitudes toward sexuality and individuality.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Shannon Hitchcock
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