Publisher's Synopsis
-A dramatic true story: Readers are hungry for true-life stories of drama and adventure like this one, which has the additional emotional appeal of centering on the experiences of young children in an impossible situation. -Addresses important issues: This powerful story touches on multiple topics relevant today: child separation from a parent, addiction, discrimination, prejudice, poverty, and abuse. -For readers who liked . . . : The Glass Castle, by Jeannette Walls and Blackbird, by Jennifer Lauck.
