Eclipse

Author: Kristine L. Franklin

Type or emotional/crisis issue(s) addressed: Parent with Mental Illness, Family Financial Difficulties

Year of Publication: 1995

Publisher & Location: Candlewick Press, Massachusetts

ISBN#: 0763602418

Target Age Level: Upper Elementary, Jr. High, High School, Young Adult

# of Pages: 160

Quality of Illustrations: None

Brief Summary: Trina’s father broke his back and is no longer able to work. He begins to suffer from depression. Trina’s world begins to unravel. She is also dealing with her 48 year old mother’s pregnancy.

Personal Comments/Biases, and/or Things to Consider When Using This Book With Children: Trina is a little naive. Some things are little unrealistic, but there are good moments that could be beneficial for therapeutic moments.