Homecoming
Readers rate it 4.0 (31 on Hardcover)
416 pages · Released Sep 3, 2026 · Simon Pulse
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Homecoming is a character-driven coming-of-age adventure about four siblings navigating hardship and family crisis with resilience and teamwork. The story deals with abandonment, poverty, and emotional loss but handles these themes with care and ultimately focuses on hope and human connection. It's a classic that rewards emotional maturity and teaches readers about loyalty, problem-solving, and personal growth.
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The iconic start to the timeless, Newbery-winning series from Cynthia Voigt. “It’s still true.” That’s the first thing James Tillerman says to his older sister, Dicey, every morning. It’s still true that their mother has abandoned the four Tillermans in a mall parking lot somewhere in the middle of Connecticut. It’s... The iconic start to the timeless, Newbery-winning series from Cynthia Voigt. “It’s still true.” That’s the first thing James Tillerman says to his older sister, Dicey, every morning. It’s still true that their mother has abandoned the four Tillermans in a mall parking lot somewhere in the middle of Connecticut. It’s still true that they have to find their own way to Great-aunt Cilla’s house in Bridgeport. It’s still true that they need to spend as little as possible on food and seek shelter anywhere that is out of view of the authorities. It’s still true that the only way they can hope to all stay together is to just keep moving forward. Deep down, Dicey hopes they can find someone to trust, someone who will take them in and love them. But she’s afraid it’s just too much to hope for....
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- Strong Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Diverse Characters
- Character driven
- Adventurous
- hopeful
- emotional
- sad
- Young Adult
- Family
- Family life
- Ficción juvenil
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ISBN 9780689851322 · Simon Pulse