Robin Benway’s Far From the Tree is one of five in the young people’s literature category of the 2017 National Book Award finalists. Here’s what the novel is about — and why it’s a must read.
When Grace has her newborn baby on the same night her baby’s father is crowned homecoming king, she has no problem giving her up to a couple she feels would be better parents.
In her mind, her daughter is perfect — but Grace is far from it. While she’s able to sympathize with her real mother, who also gave her up for adoption after she was born, she’s having trouble coping with life without Peach. Grace decides to look for…The post Why You Should Read National Book Awards Finalist Far From the Tree appeared first on FeedBox.