No Place
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers · Paperback · February 3, 2015
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.
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- Who it’s for
- A relatable teen perspective brings social injustice close without losing its darkly humorous edge.
- Genres
- Homelessness & Poverty for Teens, Friendship for Teens, YA Family Stories
- Published
- Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, February 3, 2015
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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.
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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...
When Life Shifts
A relatable teen perspective brings social injustice close without losing its darkly humorous edge.
Come here for
- A sharp look at homelessness, injustice, and the pressure to fit in
- Dark humor alongside a serious shift in family circumstances
Expect
- A change in circumstances that unsettles school friendships and status
- A thoughtful focus on life in Tent City and the fight for better conditions
Where it sits
| Homelessness & Poverty for Teens | 100% |
|---|---|
| YA Family Stories | 73% |
| Friendship for Teens | 61% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- YA Family Stories
- Friendship for Teens
- Homelessness & Poverty for Teens
- Authors
- Todd Strasser
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- Published
- February 3, 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- YA Family Stories