Maddie
is living on the streets when she meets Q, a young man in a similar
situation. When a desperate mother leaves her young child with the two
of them, Maddie and Q are suddenly a family. Maddie sees her dreams of
finishing school moving further away; as she tries to adjust, Q focuses
on becoming a provider. How will these changes impact their
relationship and their shared quest for shelter? Orca delivers
characters students can care about, even if they can’t relate to the
nondescript setting. Reading specialists may want to know about this
title for working with students who are developing confidence reading
chapter books for its simple language, straightforward structure, and
emotionally sophisticated protagonist. --Jessica Fenster-Sparber
Ryan, Darlene. Pieces of Me. Victoria: Orca Book Publishers, 2012. Print.
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