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Description
A homeless boy runs from the police with a fifteen-year-old drug-addicted prostitute, her boyfriend who just killed his own parents, and a baby. The group travels across the country while evading law enforcement. The boy views this dangerous journey as an opportunity to make a better life for himself.
Quick Summary
This raw and unflinching road story follows a homeless teen fleeing with a baby, a drugged-out fifteen-year-old, and her violent boyfriend across America, painting a heartbreaking portrait of found family and survival against impossible odds. Kids will be drawn to the uneasy friendships that form between the characters, the tension of constantly being one step ahead of the police, and the surprising moments of tenderness that emerge in the most desperate circumstances. If your kid likes the gritty realism of "Crank" by Ellen Hopkins or the dark emotional weight of "Thirteen Reasons Why," they'll be completely absorbed by this. Perfect for high school readers in grades 10-12 who can handle mature content.