The three novellas follow three different characters that all share the same problem: hardship. The first novella introduces J, a boy living on his own who meets someone from the "other side of the fence" just to be drug back into a life on the streets. The second is about a girl named Jo-Jo who finds comfort from "Him and Her" through three little dogs. And the last novella is about Jaime and his older brother Erik who are runaways just trying to fly under the government's radar. All three novellas show that things aren't always perfect and the will to survive is still out there.
Bookwork Review: Do you need a good cry? Then this is the book for you. I teach 7th grade and in the state of Texas we have an award called the Lonestar award. It consists of books chosen by teachers, students, and librarians that represent the best books for teens. I've decided that I should read all of the books on the list this year so I can better relate to my students. This book made me cry! You want good things to happen for these characters, but of course Paulsen must write a tue story. Be prepared with a box of tissues while you read this!! A must read for educators!!
Bookwork Review: Do you need a good cry? Then this is the book for you. I teach 7th grade and in the state of Texas we have an award called the Lonestar award. It consists of books chosen by teachers, students, and librarians that represent the best books for teens. I've decided that I should read all of the books on the list this year so I can better relate to my students. This book made me cry! You want good things to happen for these characters, but of course Paulsen must write a tue story. Be prepared with a box of tissues while you read this!! A must read for educators!!