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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>While ten-year-old Maya attends an elite private school on scholarship her classmates are unaware that she and her family are living in a homeless shelter, but on one poignant day Maya discovers having a house is not the only way to have a home.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A heart-wrenching middle grade debut that considers homelessness from one girl's perspective and explores deep truths about the resounding impact of empathy. Perfect for fans of <i>One for the Murphys</i> and <i>Paper Things</i>.</b> <p/>Fifth grade can be tough for anyone. There are cliques and mean kids and homework and surprise math tests. But after tragedy strikes her family, almost-eleven-year-old Maya has a painful secret that makes many days feel nearly impossible. <p/>And today might be Maya's toughest yet. Her family is on edge, she needs to travel alone across the city, a bully is out to get her, and Maya has to face this winter's biggest rainstorm without a coat or an umbrella. <p/>But even on the rainiest days, there's hope that the sun will come out soon. <p/>Emotional and compassionate, <i>Shelter</i> looks at homelessness through one girl's eyes and explores the power of empathy, friendship, and love.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Brings a pressing national crisis into clear focus for young readers; highly recommended. <b>--<i>Kirkus Reviews <p/></i></b>By turns heartbreaking and affirming, this novel reminds readers what is most important--and what we often take for granted. . . . An important purchase for upper elementary and early middle school collections. <b>--<i><b><i>School Library Journal</i></b><br></i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Christie Matheson is the author and illustrator of many picture books, including <i>Tap the Magic Tree</i>, <i>Touch the Brightest Star</i>, and <i>Bird Watch</i>. <i>Shelter</i> is her first novel. She lives in San Francisco with her family. Find her on Instagram at @christiematheson.

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