Woodson, Jacqueline. The Dear One. Paw Prints, 2008.
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Genre: GLBTQ
Annotation:
This is a story of a girl, Feni, who was forced to welcome her mother's friend's pregnant teenage daughter into her life, all while dealing with her mother's alcoholism. Feni grows and matures as she faces many obstacles.
Booktalk Review:
Could you imagine sharing your room with a rude, pregnant stranger who is nothing like you, and doesn't even like you? Feni is faced with many challenging issues such as classism, teen pregnancy, etc., that arise when she learns, with the help of her mother, to be more understanding and sensitive. Who really is The Dear One?
Author's Website:
http://www.jacquelinewoodson.com/
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