The Zebra Wall, written by Kevin Henkes and published by Greenwillow Books, is an insightful middle-grade novel exploring themes of family dynamics and personal space. Ten-year-old Adine Vorro looks forward to the birth of her family's fifth child, especially since it means redecorating her nursery space with a custom zebra-striped wall. However, when her quirky and overbearing Aunt Irene arriv…
Just Binnie, written by Dick King-Smith and published by Puffin Books, is a moving historical family novel. After a tragic accident leaves Binnie and her five brothers and sisters orphaned, the headstrong teenager is determined to hold her family together at all costs. Refusing to let her siblings be separated or sent away, Binnie steps into the role of caregiver. Through perseverance, hardship…
Forever Rose, written by Hilary McKay and published by Margaret K. McElderry Books, is the fifth installment in the award-winning Casson Family series. The story focuses on eleven-year-old Rose, the youngest member of the eccentric Casson family, who finds herself feeling lonely as her older siblings navigate their own growing responsibilities and relationships. Facing a challenging school term…