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It centers a distinctive child's effort to understand grief and community.
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Mockingbird
Kathryn Erskine2010 selection · Young readers
Mockingbird
An autistic girl seeks closure and connection after her brother dies in a school shooting.
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You like compassionate middle-grade stories about healing.
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