Frenchtown Summer
by Robert Cormier
Set in 1938, this coming-of-age novel follows 12-year-old Eugene as he spends a transformative summer in Frenchtown with his uncle. Through Eugene's eyes, readers experience the complexities of family relationships, particularly his relationship with his stern uncle who runs a local business. The story explores themes of growing up, understanding adult complexities, and finding one's place within family dynamics during the Great Depression era.
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