Living Rough [electronic resource] :

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In most ways, Poe is like the other kids in his school. He thinks about girls and tries to avoid teachers. He hangs out at the coffee shop with his best friend after school. He has a loving father who helps him with his homework. But Poe has a secret, and almost every day some small act threatens to expose him.

Éditeur:

Orca Book Publishers,

Date:

2011

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CLOUDLIBRARY PDF

Langue:

Anglais

Résumé

In most ways, Poe is like the other kids in his school.

He thinks about girls and tries to avoid too much contact with teachers. He has a loving father who helps him with his homework. But Poe has a secret, and almost every day some small act threatens to expose him. He doesn't have a phone number to give to friends. He doesn't have an address. Poe and his father are living in a tent on city land. When the city clears the land to build housing, Poe worries that they might not be able to find another site near his school. Will Poe have to expose his secret to get help for himself and his father?

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read!

Critiques (2)

Critique de School Library Journal

Gr 6-10-Poe has managed to keep his secret all year, but then he loses his cool in a classroom discussion about homelessness. He has been living in a tent ever since his dad left his job to take care of his mom when she was dying of cancer. When a storm hits, destroying their tent and injuring his father, Poe finds himself having to come clean about his living situation. He is interviewed on a local news station and soon learns that he's surrounded by people who want to help him. Although the story ties up a little too neatly and drags at times, overall it is a fast read that delivers an important message about the complexities of homelessness.-Rachael Myers-Ricker, Horace Mann School, Bronx, NY (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Critique de Booklist

Poe is just trying to keep it together and keep his secret. School is tough enough for anyone, but when you are homeless, everything is a challenge. Poe has managed to hide his homelessness from everyone, including his best friend and the cute new girl at school. Unlike many parents in YA lit, Poe's dad is not a bad guy, just someone who lost his job and their house. The two are close, and Poe often feels compelled to protect his dad. But when a storm destroys their tent, and authorities discover the remnants of the camp, a search is on for Poe and his dad. This is an interesting, unusual view of homelessness, with a protagonist who works hard to keep up appearances. His friendships are typical of those of many teens, as are his attempts to meet the new girl. The currency of the topic will resonant with teens of any reading ability, all of whom will be rooting for a happy ending. An excellent addition to the Orca Currents series.--Yusko, Shauna Copyright 2010 Booklist

Extraits

Something he said made me panic. I looked up. He was staring straight at me. Did he know my secret? Excerpted from Living Rough by Cristy Watson All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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