Books like Destiny by Vicki Grove
Twelve-year-old Destiny finds comfort in art, but her creative quests are often interrupted by the demands of life with three younger siblings. The family's modest household is further strained by her mother’s constant daydreams of winning the lottery and the presence of an unscrupulous boyfriend. Amidst these challenges, Destiny’s art becomes both a refuge and a powerful means of expressing her feelings.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Vicki Grove
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