Books like Blood on his hands by Willo Davis Roberts
Following the tragic loss of his little sister, Marc's world collapses. His parents split, his mother falls under the sway of a pushy insurance agent, and his father sends him to a camp designed for socially maladjusted youths. The story follows Marc as he navigates grief, family turmoil, and the challenges of adolescence.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Willo Davis Roberts
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