What happens when your whole world disappears overnight? The Leavers by Lisa Ko tells the story of Deming Guo, a young boy whose mother, Polly, mysteriously vanishes. Deming is left alone, eventually adopted by a white couple and renamed Daniel Wilkinson. As he grows up in a new environment, Daniel struggles with questions about his identity, belonging, and the mystery of his past. Meanwhile, we learn about Polly's life—her journey as an undocumented immigrant, her sacrifices, and the choices that led to her disappearance. The book masterfully explores themes of family, displacement, and resilience, showing how the bonds between parent and child endure even through separation. As Daniel digs into his past, he begins to understand the complexities of love, loss, and what it means to find his place in the world.
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