Books like Del-Del by Victor Kelleher
A teenage girl living in Sydney, Australia, chronicles the devastating impact of her older sister's sudden death on her family. She also observes her younger brother, whose extraordinary talents come with bizarre, coldly unfeeling conduct, as if an unseen entity controls him. Through her narrative, the story explores themes of loss, family bonds, and the unsettling edge of childhood giftedness.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Victor Kelleher
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