Fern's parents are so busy with the family business, they have little time for her. Her father, always trying to promote their restaurant, is involved with thinking up PR that usually embarrasses the whole family, and her mother copes by going off to mediate. Her older sister is doing a gap year while all of her friends have gone away to college, so she is pretty miserable, and Fern's brother is struggling with coming out. Then there is the surprise baby, Charlie, who at three is the center of everything. Where does Fern fit in? Does anyone even care? Fortunately, she has a clam best friend, Ran, who assures her constantly that "All will be well." But then a terrible tragedy strikes the whole family and things go from bad to horrible. Plus, Fern is sure she is responsible for what happened. Things will never be the same, but can they at least get better?
If you loved this, you'll like:
Columbis, Audrey. Getting Near to Baby. Scholastic, 1999.
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Paterson, Katherine. Bridge to Terabithia. HarperCollis, 1977.
If you loved this, you'll like:
Columbis, Audrey. Getting Near to Baby. Scholastic, 1999.
Knowles, Jo. Pearl. Henry Holt, 2011.
Martin, Ann. A Corner of the Universe. Scholastic, 1999.
McKay, Hilary. Caddy's World. McElderry, 2012.
Paterson, Katherine. Bridge to Terabithia. HarperCollis, 1977.