A touching story dealing with some big issues. After her mentally unstable mother abandons her, Rachel is angry and blames her father. Written as a verse novel, Rachel's voice has been captured perfectly reflecting her anger, confusion and guilt. This is a sweet novel for younger teens. ( )

this poem book is about bipolar disorder. it is a good read for older children. ( )

After her mother has left, a girl is left with her father who she has a bit of an awkward relationship with.
Poetry
Upper elementary
184 pages
THEMES- single parent family, loss, poetry, family, relationships, self reflection, growing up ( )

Great for mature readers to read of real life struggle. While learning the different writing styles of poetry and examining people who suffer from being bipolar or being mentally ill. ( )

book about abandonment- havenot read- poem book