The Summer Of The Swans by Betsy Cromer Byars
This novel explores the emotional journey of a young girl named Sara Godfrey, who is grappling with the complexities of adolescence in a small town. The story reaches its climax during a summer when Sara's mentally challenged younger brother, Charlie, goes missing. As Sara embarks on a desperate search to find him, she confronts her own insecurities and learns valuable lessons about responsibility, family bonds, and self-acceptance. Through this experience, Sara undergoes a profound personal transformation, marking a pivotal summer that shapes her understanding of the world and her place within it.
The 5929th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1970
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 144
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 426th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)