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Gr 4–6—Joy and her brother Ian are coping with their parents' split. Joy's father has left their mother, who is depressed and unable to tend to the daily upkeep of a family and home. Neighbors and teachers have noticed, and each time they bring up the neglect—a trigger word for Joy—she ratchets up her mostly unsuccessful attempts at "landscaping" their home life. When Ian finds a baby bird, they decide to take care of it. Joy and Ian find a little happiness and optimism wi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More