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Description
In 1970, Shoshanna and Mara, along with their mother. escape from Sweet Earth Farm, a declining commune run by their tyrannical father. The plot contains profanity, sexual references, violence, and drug use.
Quick Summary
Set in 1970, Disappear Home follows two sisters, Shoshanna and Mara, as they flee a crumbling commune run by their controlling father, a journey that feels both urgent and intimate. The book stands out for its raw depiction of family loyalty and survival, with a tone that flips between heartbreaking and darkly funny, making it memorable for readers who like their stories with real stakes. It's a great pick for kids who enjoy coming-of-age dramas that don't shy away from messy, grown-up issues, especially those who liked the tension of escaping a restrictive world in The Giver. Parents should know the story includes strong language, some sexual references, moments of violence, and drug use, so it's best suited for older middle-graders (6th grade and up). The sisters' resourcefulness and the way they navigate danger while holding onto each other give the book a hopeful core that sticks with you.