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Description
Twelve-year-old Delia keeps people at a distance, believing she is ugly and that her family is strange, having been abandoned by her mother who left for India when Delia was young. With the help of her Aunt Shirley and her art class, Delia begins to uncover suppressed memories of a car accident and learns that everyone carries their own pain. The story follows Delia as she works to overcome her emotional barriers and accept difficult truths about her family.
Quick Summary
Delia uncovers a shocking family secret that forces her to tear down the emotional walls she's built around herself. Kids will be drawn into Delia's journey of discovery and root for her as she learns to trust and connect with the people who love her. If your kid likes "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt, they'll love this heartfelt story about breaking free from self-imposed isolation. This book is perfect for kids ages 10 and up in grades 5 through 8.