{"product_id":"feathers-girl-jacquelyn-johnson-9781997516132","title":"Feather's Girl","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eAn emotionally precise, multigenerational novel that examines how small-town crises ripple through vulnerable families, highlighting the heavy emotional labor often carried by children.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Feather's Girl, the second installment of the Morley Star Series, Morley rescues a vulnerable kitten, an act of pure compassion that quickly becomes a mirror for the escalating, unspoken tensions within her own household. Written with quiet realism and profound warmth, this volume deepens the series' exploration of childhood independence, parental neglect, and the subtle boundary between protection and burden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sensitive, realistic narrative addresses critical thematic elements, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight of Emotional Labor: \u003c\/strong\u003e A nuanced look at a young girl taking on premature responsibilities to stabilize her home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocioeconomic Vulnerability: \u003c\/strong\u003e The realistic friction between a family's internal struggles and public community perceptions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSisterhood \u0026amp; Solidarity: \u003c\/strong\u003e The enduring bonds between young girls on the edge of adolescence as they seek a sense of home. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBalancing heavy themes such as neglect and intense parental stress with genuine hope and grounded humanity, Feather's Girl is a strong crossover title for adult fiction readers and thoughtful young adults. It is highly recommended for public library contemporary fiction shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jacquelyn Johnson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1997516136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781997516132\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Crimson Hill Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 180\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d","brand":"Jacquelyn Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997758664959,"sku":"9781997516132","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/feathers-girl-jacquelyn-johnson-9781997516132","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}