Louisiana’s Way Home by Kate DiCamillo (2018) Candlewick Press

Part of a trio of books about girls without a father.  Ms. DiCamillo weaves a story about identity, loss, and the story of a life that isn't real. We listened to this on audio, the reader was exceptionally good with voices and attitude of each of the characters.  Raymie (from the first book) even has a small role.  It's worth the read or the listen.