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Gr 8 Up—Life is not easy for 17-year-old Lucille, especially after her mother leaves her and her nine-year-old sister, Wren, for two weeks. Everyone in town knows that Lucille's father has been institutionalized, but Lucille tries to keep her mother's absence a secret, especially when she does not return when promised. With the house falling apart and bills to pay, Lucille takes a job clearing tables after school; she leans on her best friend Eden for babysitting help and moral support, and soon Eden's twin brother, Digby, is helping...Log In or Sign Up to Read More