"Where We Are" by Alison McGhee intertwines the lives of a mother and her daughter as they navigate the complexities of love, loss, and connection. The story unfolds through a series of poignant moments that capture the essence of their relationship, exploring how the past continues to shape them. As they face challenges that test their bond, they learn the importance of being present in each other's lives and embracing vulnerability. The narrative beautifully highlights the universal themes of family dynamics and the enduring power of understanding and forgiveness across generations. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.

There are 288 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2021 by Atheneum Books .

Alison McGhee is the New York Times bestselling author of both adult and children's books. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota