One for the Murphys
Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars
4.31
· 26 ratings · 224 pages · Published: 09 Apr 2012
It's easy to stay suspicious of Daniel, the brother who is almost her age and is resentful she's there. But Mrs. Murphy makes her feel heard and seen for the first time, and the two younger boys seem determinded to work their way into her heart. Before she knows it, Carley is protected the boys from a neighbourhood bullly and even teaching Daniel how to play basketball. Then just when she's feeling like she could truly be one of the Murphys, news from her mother shakes her world.
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- realistic 3
- contemporary 3
- family 3
- children 3
- friendship 2
- coming of age 2
- sad 2
- funny 2
- bullying 2
- drama 2
- domestic drama 2
- action / adventure 1
- female mc 1
- teens 1
- found family 1
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- format - reader age
- middle grade 3
- young adult 3
- audiobook 2
- book 1
- content warnings
- abuse 3
- child abuse 2
- mental illness 1