family + school

4 books tagged both “family” and “school”.

Big Little Lies

Liane Moriarty · 2014

In Pirriwee three mothers collide over school, marriage, and secrets until a trivia night death forces the truth about Perry abuse, Celeste fear, and Jane past.

2,582-word summary · 11 min read

Matilda

Roald Dahl · 1988

Brilliant Matilda Wormwood teaches herself to read, faces her crooked parents and the fearsome Miss Trunchbull, and finds Miss Honey.

2,296-word summary · 10 min read

Wonder

R.J. Palacio · 2012

Auggie Pullman starts fifth grade at Beecher Prep in Manhattan with a facial difference, and his year of friendship, hurt, and kindness changes Via, Jack, and…

2,540-word summary · 11 min read