Nest by Ester Ehrlich
Nest was a fantastic and emotional story. Chirp is a special girl that has a unique bond with her mother. When her mother gets sick her life is turned upside down. As she comes to term with the facts of her new life she discovers many things about herself and her family. I'm not talking about deep dark family secrets - just a new understanding of life.
The life Chirp leads is deceptively simple at times as she enjoys the nature around her small town. I loved the scenery and how vividly it all came to life.