Burn

When her musician mother leaves to record an album, eleven-year-old Casey is left to keep the household running and look after her autistic little sister, Ginny. As her stepfather drinks and her mother stays away, Casey starts lighting fires, hoping the smoke will bring her home.

Themes

Family·Siblings·Parents & grandparents·Neurodivergence & disability

Mood

Feels dark, emotional, sad.

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