Sunday, April 17, 2011

Mockingbird

  Mockingbird (Erskine, Kathryn; Philomel/Penguin, 2010 235 p. 978039925268 $16.99)


Young Caitlin navigates her way through life with much assistance from her older brother, Devon.  But when Devon is suddenly gone and Caitlin’s father is desperate with grief, Caitlin does not understand the situation nor how to cope with it.  This novel deals with two important issues—Asperger’s syndrome and random acts of violence—in a way that is accessible for young readers.

Ages 10-14


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