My Brother Is Away Ruth Lehrer Don't miss this gut punch

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My Brother Is Away Ruth Lehrer Don't miss this gut punchIn this moving picture book, a young girl reflects on the emotions and challenges of growing up with a brother who is incarcerated. This touching story is filled with vivid illustrations and is based on the authors childhood experiences. An NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book NPR Best Book of the Year A Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book With her older brother in prison, a young girl copes with the confusing feelings his absence creates. At times she