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In 1944, Pearl Tull becomes the matriarchal head of the Tull family when she is abandoned by her husband and is left to bring up their three children alone. Now, thirty-five years later, the children gather together to share their story.
Quick Summary
This family saga unfolds across 35 years as three siblings wrestle with the legacy of being abandoned by their father, revealing how family secrets and choices ripple through generations in ways that will hit teen readers right in the feels. Kids will love piecing together the mystery of what really happened to their mother Pearl and why each sibling turned out so differently, all told through shifting perspectives that build toward an emotional payoff. If your kid loves emotionally complex family stories like "The Glass Castle" or "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn," they'll devour this. Perfect for grades 10-12 readers who appreciate literary fiction with heart.