by Bruce Brooks
First published 2003
Dolores looks up to her older brother with complete devotion. At six years old, she watches his every move and tries to follow in his footsteps. Her independent spirit shines through even as she seeks his approval and guidance. The years pass and Dolores grows into her own person. She faces the typical challenges of growing up while maintaining her strong will and determination. Her relationship with her brother remains central to her world, though it evolves as she matures. By sixteen, Dolores has developed into a confident young woman who knows her own mind. She has learned to balance her admiration for her brother with her own sense of self. The bond between them has shaped who she becomes, but she no longer needs his shadow to define herself. Her journey from eager little sister to self-possessed teenager shows how family relationships can both anchor us and help us find our wings.
Genres: fiction, family-life, coming-of-age, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
144 pages · Paperback · HarperTempest