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Summer of the Gypsy Moths by Sara Pennypacker follows eleven-year-old Stella and twelve-year-old Angel as they attempt to cover up the death of Stella’s great-aunt Louise to avoid foster care, forming an unlikely bond despite their differences. The girls struggle to manage Louise’s responsibilities at the Cape Cod cottages, learning to respect and support one another in the process. Topics include the death of a guardian and abandonment.