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Kendra

Kendra

Published in
2008
4.14
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Description

The acclaimed author of TYRELL returns to PUSH with a striking novel about a mother and daughter who are only fourteen years apart, but need to learn to understand each other before it's too late. Kendra's mom, Renee, had her when she was only 14 years old. Renee and her mom made a deal -- Renee could get an education, and Kendra would live with her grandmother. But now Renee's out of grad school and Kendra's in high school ... and getting into some trouble herself. Kendra's grandmother lays down the It's time for Renee to take care of her daughter. Kendra wants this badly -- even though Renee keeps disappointing her. Being a mother isn't easy, but being a daughter can be just as hard. Now it's up to Kendra and Renee to make it work.
Age
13-14
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
292 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Realistic portrayal of adolescence
  • Complex family dynamics
  • Exploration of identity
  • Engaging and relatable characters