Cynthia Voigt
Cynthia Voigt is an American author known for her young adult and children's books. She won the Newbery Medal in 1983 for her novel 'Dicey's Song' and has written numerous other novels, including the 'Tillerman Cycle' series, which explores themes of family, self-reliance, and survival.
Books
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1. Homecoming
The novel follows the journey of four siblings, Dicey, James, Maybeth, and Sammy Tillerman, who are abandoned by their mentally ill mother in a mall parking lot. The eldest, Dicey, takes charge and decides they will travel on foot to find a home with their distant relative in Bridgeport. Throughout their arduous journey, the children face numerous challenges, including scarcity of food, the threat of separation by authorities, and the struggle to stay together as a family. Their resilience, resourcefulness, and the bonds they share are tested as they navigate through the uncertainties and the hope of finding a place where they can belong.
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