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Description
Fifth-grader Harper Lee Morgan, named after the author of "To Kill a Mockingbird," uses poetry to cope with her family's struggles after her father leaves and they become evicted. With her mother working to support the family, Harper must care for her younger brother Hemingway and miss school, while entering a writing contest. The story follows her as she navigates these challenges and finds friendship with a mute girl and a kindly disabled woman.
Quick Summary
In a world where Harper's family keeps getting knocked down, she picks herself up by writing poetry that transforms her pain into something powerful. Readers will cheer as she navigates eviction, missing school to care for her brother, and finally finds her people in an unexpected mute friend and a warm-hearted neighbor. If your kid likes "Wonder" or "Each Little Bee," they'll fall for this story about finding your voice when everything feels hopeless. Perfect for ages 9-12 in grades 4-7.