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Shelter

By Christie Matheson

By Christie Matheson

By Christie Matheson

By Christie Matheson

By Christie Matheson

By Christie Matheson

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Oct 12, 2021 | ISBN 9780593376386 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Oct 12, 2021 | ISBN 9780593376393 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Oct 12, 2021 | ISBN 9780593376416 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Shelter

    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 One for the Murphys and Paper Things.

    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.

    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.

    But even on the rainiest days, there’s hope that the sun will come out soon.

    Emotional and compassionate, Shelter looks at homelessness through one girl’s eyes and explores the power of empathy, friendship, and love.

    About Shelter

    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 One for the Murphys and Paper Things.

    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.

    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.

    But even on the rainiest days, there’s hope that the sun will come out soon.

    Emotional and compassionate, Shelter looks at homelessness through one girl’s eyes and explores the power of empathy, friendship, and love.

    About Shelter

    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 One for the Murphys and Paper Things.

    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.

    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.

    But even on the rainiest days, there’s hope that the sun will come out soon.

    Emotional and compassionate, Shelter looks at homelessness through one girl’s eyes and explores the power of empathy, friendship, and love.

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    About Christie Matheson

    Christie Matheson is the author of Shelter and is also the author-illustrator of many picture books, including Tap the Magic Tree, Touch the Brightest Star, and Bird Watch. She lives in San Francisco with her family.

    About Christie Matheson

    Christie Matheson is the author of Shelter and is also the author-illustrator of many picture books, including Tap the Magic Tree, Touch the Brightest Star, and Bird Watch. She lives in San Francisco with her family.

    About Christie Matheson

    Christie Matheson is the author of Shelter and is also the author-illustrator of many picture books, including Tap the Magic Tree, Touch the Brightest Star, and Bird Watch. She lives in San Francisco with her family.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Oct 12, 2021 | 192 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593376386

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $19.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Oct 12, 2021 | 192 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593376393

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Oct 12, 2021 | 192 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593376416
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    Praise

    Junior Library Guild Selection
    CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Selection
    Bluestem Award Nominee (Illinois’s Grades 3-5 Readers’ Choice Award)
    William Allen White Children’s Book Award’s Master List (Grades 3-5)

    “Brings a pressing national crisis into clear focus for young readers; highly recommended.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “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.” —School Library Journal

    Awards

    CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young Readers SELECTION 2022

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