Description
Two motherless sisters find themselves uprooted to Virginia, where they must navigate life in their family's crumbling ancestral mansion under the care of their enigmatic Uncle Tinsley. While Bean quickly adapts to her new surroundings and builds friendships, her older sister Liz grows increasingly isolated and withdrawn, struggling to find her place in this unfamiliar world. When a devastating event befalls Liz, Bean is forced to confront the harsh realities and injustices of the adult world, discovering that protecting those you love sometimes requires standing alone against powerful forces. Jeannette Walls crafts a poignant coming-of-age story that explores family bonds, resilience, and the courage it takes to fight for what's right, even when the odds seem insurmountable.
Available Editions
paperback
Scribner
Published Jan 1, 2013
269 pages
ISBN: 9781451661507
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Details
First Published
2013
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Silver Star by Jeannette Walls.