A Solitary Blue (The Tillerman Series #3)
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256 pages · Released Jul 1, 2003 · Aladdin
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A Solitary Blue explores a boy's emotional journey through parental divorce and abandonment, dealing with themes of rejection, isolation, and family conflict. The story emphasizes resilience, self-discovery, and the healing power of genuine relationships, particularly with a devoted father figure. While emotionally heavy at times, the book ultimately offers hope and models healthy coping through music and connection. The writing is literary and introspective rather than graphic, making it appropriate for thoughtful middle and early high school readers.
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- Divorce
- Fathers and sons
- Fiction
- Children's fiction
- Divorce, fiction
- Parent and child, fiction
- Classics
- Young Adult
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ISBN 9780689863608 · Aladdin