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Gr 8 Up—Lucille is a 17-year-old with substantial responsibilities; her mother disappeared two weeks earlier, leaving the teen in charge of her nine-year-old sister, Wren. Two months ago, Lucille witnessed her father's mental breakdown and subsequent violence, and he now resides in a halfway home. The sisters are on their own with little money. The protagonist is terrified of the authorities swooping in before she turns 18 (and can legally take custody of Wren...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

High schooler Lucille's mother has been gone for weeks, leaving Lu in charge of nine-year-old sister Wren. Lu is determined to keep th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More