The Long Way Home — Ann M. Martin

Mothers and daughters.
Sisters and aunts.
FOUR girls.
FOUR generations.

Dana loves living in New York City. Yes, her twin sister, Julia, can get on her nerves. And the heat in the summer can drive people a little crazy. But it feels like she's in the heart of the world, and she is living to its beat. Her father is a famous writer and takes her to parties most people can only read about in newspapers. It's an exciting life.

Then things start to go wrong, and the home that Dana and her family have made isn't strong enough to protect them. Dana might have to leave the city. But she vows that if she does, it won't be forever. Somehow she'll make her way back home.

If tragedy and heartbreak run in Dana's family, so too do hope and love. In the Family Tree series, Ann M. Martin tells the story of four generations of girls facing different challenges over many decades. The result is a remarkable look at a family you'll never forget.