Dicey's Song

Written by Cynthia Voigt

Book #2 in the The Tillerman Cycle series

Abandoned siblings journey to find family, but Dicey must learn to let go.

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256 pages· 73,519 words· Est. 7 hour read· ~780L

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Bookroo's summary

Dicey Tillerman and her siblings are abandoned by their mother and embark on a journey to find a new home. Settling at their grandmother's farm, Dicey struggles with her identity beyond being the caretaker. As the past resurfaces, she faces the challenge of letting go while holding her family together. Can Dicey redefine herself and embrace a future where she isn't solely responsible for everyone? Discover the heart-wrenching journey of resilience and self-discovery in this compelling tale.

From the publisher

The Newbery-winning novel in Cynthia Voigt’s timeless series is repackaged with a modern look.

When Momma abandoned Dicey Tillerman and her three siblings in a mall parking lot and was later traced to an asylum where she lay unrecognizing, unknowing, she left her four children no choice but to get on by themselves. They set off alone on foot over hundreds of miles until they finally found someone to take them in. Gram’s rundown farm isn’t perfect, but they can stay together as a family—which is all Dicey really wanted.

But after watching over the others for so long, it’s hard for Dicey to know what to do now. Her own identity has been so wrapped up in being the caretaker, navigator, penny counter, and decision maker that she’s not sure how to let go of some responsibilities while still keeping a sense of herself. But when the past comes back with devastating force, Dicey sees just how necessary—and painful—letting go can be.