Asta in the Wings

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Asta Hewitt, a resourceful seven-year-old, navigates life in an isolated Maine home with her delusional mother and bookish brother, creating a "society of three" filled with imaginative worlds. When forced into the outside world, Asta grapples with assimilation while striving to remain true to her fractured family. This debut novel by Jan Elizabeth Watson blends dark humor with poignant themes, showcasing Asta's resilience and the complexities of familial bonds in a compelling narrative.