The Leaving and Other Stories Author:Budge Wilson Sylvie and her mother are leaving. Where and how aren't really the important questions. Sylvie wants to know why. — Clarette is always in control, and always knows exactly what she wants and how to get it. Victoria wants to like her popular cousin, but there is something very strange about Clarette. — Nine haunting stories about nine very spec... more »ial people. Nine people who suddenly find themselves on the edge of adulthood - and are surprised to find no one there who will show them the way.
The metaphor Lysandra's poem My mother and father Mr. Manuel Jenkins The leaving Waiting My cousin Clarette Be-ers and doers The pen pal« less