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 donโt like to read!
Sara Cassidyโs childrenโs books include finalists for the Governor Generalโs Literary Award in Young Peopleโs Literature, Chocolate Lily Award, City of Victoria Childrenโs Book Prize, Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Childrenโs Book Award and the TD Canadian Childrenโs 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.