The Year of the Rat

In this heartfelt story, 15-year-old Pearl navigates the overwhelming grief and upheaval following her mother’s death and the arrival of her unusual baby sister, Rose, who bears a striking and unsettling resemblance to a baby rat. Spanning a year of emotional growth, Pearl grapples with loss, family dynamics, and the complex feelings that come with change, all told with a blend of humor and honesty.