Skylark
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Homeless after their father left to find work, the family struggles to stay together and live as normally as possible. It is difficult though. Between avoiding the police and finding new places to park each night, it is a constant struggle. When Angie discovers slam poetry, she finds a new way to express herself and find meaning and comfort in a confusing world.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they donât like to read!
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Sara Cassidyâs childrenâs books include finalists for the Governor Generalâs Literary Award in Young Peopleâs Literature, Chocolate Lily Award, City of Victoria Childrenâs Book Prize, Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Childrenâs Book Award and the TD Canadian Childrenâs Literature Award. Her early novel Genius Jolene won a BC Book Prize. Her most recent book for young readers is Star Sailor, The Story of Words. She also writes for adults. Sara lives in Victoria, British Columbia, and visits France often.
