Summer of the Gypsy Moths
Readers rate it 3.5 (4 on Hardcover)
288 pages · Released Apr 24, 2012 · Balzer + Bray
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Summer of the Gypsy Moths parent’s guide: what’s inside
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A note for parents
This is a warm, character-driven story about two girls navigating loss and belonging while learning responsibility and resilience. The death of their guardian is a central plot point but handled with sensitivity rather than sensationalism. The book celebrates friendship, resourcefulness, and choosing to do the right thing, making it well-suited for middle-grade readers seeking meaningful fiction without dark or disturbing content.
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A foster child named Angel and 12-year-old Stella, who are living with Stella's great-aunt Louise at the Linger Longer Cottage Colony on Cape Cod, secretly assume responsibility for the vacation rentals when Louise unexpectedly dies and the girls are afraid of being returned to the foster care system. 50,000 first prin... A foster child named Angel and 12-year-old Stella, who are living with Stella's great-aunt Louise at the Linger Longer Cottage Colony on Cape Cod, secretly assume responsibility for the vacation rentals when Louise unexpectedly dies and the girls are afraid of being returned to the foster care system. 50,000 first printing.
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ISBN 9780061964206 · Balzer + Bray