First published 1998
Five teenagers face moments that force them to see their families in new ways. Jeanmarie discovers her grandmother's hidden past when she finds mysterious photographs in the attic. William struggles with his father's expectations while pursuing his own artistic dreams. Taryn must choose between loyalty to her sister and telling the truth about what she witnessed. Each story reveals how young people learn that adults carry their own burdens and make their own mistakes. The teenagers grapple with questions about identity, honesty, and what it means to grow up when the people you trust most turn out to be more complicated than you imagined. These five connected tales show how understanding the shadows in other people's lives can help you find your own light.
Genres: fiction, family, adolescence, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unreliable-narrator
151 pages · Paperback · Aladdin