Books like Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
Thirteen‑year‑old Sal is rattled when her mother abruptly leaves. Together with her grandparents, she embarks on a road trip that mirrors her mother’s old route. During the journey, Sal tells the tale of her friend Phoebe, whose own mother had departed, weaving themes of family, grief, and the bonds that keep us together.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: Sharon Creech
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