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Twelve-year-old Mel and her mother Cecily experience homelessness, moving between shelters, their car, and the apartment of an abusive man. When Cecily decides to return to her childhood home, Mel hopes her grandmother will provide the security and love she has been longing for, only to discover her grandmother is not the welcoming figure she imagined. The local library becomes Mel's sanctuary as she navigates the challenges of forgiveness and the difficulty of finding a true home.
Quick Summary
Mel turns the tough reality of living in a station wagon into an unexpected adventure, using her creativity and sharp eyes to find beauty and secrets in a junkyard while protecting her mother's deepest sorrow. Kids will cheer for this brave twelve-year-old as she solves a mystery hidden in the sky and discovers that family isn't about where you live, but who stands beside you. If your kid loves the heartwarming resilience of "Front Desk" by Kelly Yang, they'll be completely hooked on this story. Perfect for readers in grades 4 through 7 who want a book that mixes real emotion with real hope.