![]() ![]() In this poignant view of one child’s experience with homelessness, Jacobson deftly shows how easily it can happen, an insidious downward spiral with heart-wrenching consequences. A thoughtful and moving exploration of homelessness. Her perceptive first-person voice neatly captures her conflicted loyalty to Gage but also to Janna, as well as her valiant attempts to make an impossible situation work out. This novel is a definite must-purchase for a library’s collection.Īri's plight vividly illustrates the myriad consequences of homelessness, and the adults around her who should be picking up on the numerous clues to her situation seem oblivious. Jacobson tells a story that is authentic and relatable to a wide audience of readers. It is well written, with a moving plot, and is told in an authentic voice that pulls the reader in. Small moments pack big emotional wallops. ![]() Jacobson elevates her book beyond “problem novel” territory with an engaging narrator who works hard to be loyal to her brother-and to her mother’s memory. Jacobson’s story is poignant but never preachy. ![]() This novel will engender empathy and understanding of a serious and all-too-real problem. ![]()
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