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Starred Review on November 1, 2024 | Audio
Gr 3–7—In 1968 Alexandria, VA, "home" for young Onyx includes "Mama & Gran & Me"—and his 25 rocks. Two years later, Gran "has gone to the sky" and 10-year-old Onyx has become Mama's caretaker for her early-onset dementia. Its progression means that besides school, Onyx cooks, shops, launders, and hopes no one...Log In or Sign Up to Read More