First published 2007
Reeling from his mother's sudden death, David takes out his anger on his grandmother. Sarcastic, bossy Primrose lives with her flighty, fortune-telling mother, her only link to her absent father a framed photo. Despite their differences, David and Primrose form an intense, tumultuous bond, helping each other cope with the holes in their lives. This powerful, poignant story explores the unlikely friendship that blossoms between two complicated, hurting children.
Genres: fiction, family-life, friendship, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unlikely-friendship
224 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers