Real Folks

By A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train) Whitney

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Two young sisters face the uncertain future together as they grapple with the potential loss of their father and the longing for their mother's presence.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading Fiction

Released

2004-11-09

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Summary

"Real Folks" by A. D. T. Whitney is a tale that follows the Shiere sisters, Frank and Laura, as they grow from young girls into adults, facing tough times, family drama, and what society expects of them. The story starts with Frank and Laura, who are just little girls thinking about life while their father is sick, and they miss their mother. The girls' thoughts reveal what it was like back then, and emphasizes feelings about family, sadness, and being a kid, as the two Shiere sisters face what happens next.