| No Place Reprint Edition Contributor(s): Strasser, Todd (Author) |
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ISBN: 1442457228 ISBN-13: 9781442457225 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $10.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Homelessness & Poverty - Juvenile Fiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Themes) - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2012043701 |
| Lexile Measure: 730 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 5.4" W x 8.2" (0.55 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 165636 Reading Level: 4.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 8.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When Dan and his family go from middle class to homeless, issues of injustice rise to the forefront in this relatable, timely novel from Todd Strasser that VOYA calls "poignant," "darkly humorous," and "exceptionally thought-provoking." It seems like Dan has it all. He's a baseball star who is part of the popular crowd and dates the hottest girl in school. Then his family loses their home. Forced to move into the town's Tent City, Dan feels his world shifting. His friends try to pretend that everything's cool, but they're not the ones living among the homeless. As Dan struggles to adjust to his new life, he gets involved with the people who are fighting for better conditions and services for the residents of Tent City. But someone wants Tent City gone, and will stop at nothing until it's destroyed... |
Contributor Bio(s): Strasser, Todd: - Todd Strasser has written many critically acclaimed novels for adults, teenagers, and children, including the award-winning Can't Get There from Here, Give a Boy a Gun, Boot Camp, If I Grow Up, Famous, and How I Created My Perfect Prom Date, which became the Fox feature film Drive Me Crazy. Todd lives in a suburb of New York and speaks frequently at schools. Visit him at ToddStrasser.com. |