She Bear Bride

Set in the summer of 1958, the story follows Beannie, a 13-year-old girl eager to embrace womanhood. Alongside her best friend Chick at the family cottage, they grapple with body image issues and the pressures of growing up. Their perspectives shift when they meet Birdey, a cancer survivor, who introduces them to deeper themes of prejudice and alcoholism. This young-adult fiction delves into the complexities of adolescence, helping girls navigate self-acceptance and the realities of breast cancer.