Literary FictionYoung Adult
Meet the Austins
1960·204 pages
A wholesome family story about the Austins, disrupted by the arrival of a spoiled orphan, Maggy, as they navigate challenges together.
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A wholesome family story about the Austins, disrupted by the arrival of a spoiled orphan, Maggy, as they navigate challenges together.
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In book one in the award-winning Austin Family Chronicles young adult series from Madeleine L’Engle, author of A Wrinkle in Time, Vicky Austin experiences the difficulties and joys of growing up. For a family with four kids, two dogs, assorted cats, and a constant stream of family and friends dropping by, life in the Austin family home has always been remarkably steady and contented. When a family friend suddenly dies in a plane crash, the Austins open their home to an orphaned girl, Maggy Hamil...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content depicted
Violence & gore
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Off-page death of family friend in plane crash
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted
Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation or themes
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft elements
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content
Political content
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Children form club protesting adult behaviors
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Orphaned child; era-typical spanking and sibling fights
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