**The Outsiders, by S. E. Hinton** is famously like this. The protagonist (Ponyboy…yes, really) lives with his brothers. He mentions that his parents died in a car crash, and his oldest brother Darry is basically trying to be the parent now.
**Bridge of Clay, by Markus Zusak** might be another good shout
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A heartbreaking work of staggering genius
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Western Lane by Chetna Maroo
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A lot of The Tillerman Cycle by Cynthia Voight is like this.
Specifically, {{Homecoming by Cynthia Voight}} and it’s sequel, Dicey’s Song.
Also, {{A Bridge To Wiseman’s Cove by James Maloney}}
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**The Outsiders, by S. E. Hinton** is famously like this. The protagonist (Ponyboy…yes, really) lives with his brothers. He mentions that his parents died in a car crash, and his oldest brother Darry is basically trying to be the parent now.
**Bridge of Clay, by Markus Zusak** might be another good shout
A heartbreaking work of staggering genius
Western Lane by Chetna Maroo
A lot of The Tillerman Cycle by Cynthia Voight is like this.
Specifically, {{Homecoming by Cynthia Voight}} and it’s sequel, Dicey’s Song.
Also, {{A Bridge To Wiseman’s Cove by James Maloney}}