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No Place by Todd Strasser

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No Place

Todd Strasser

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers · Paperback · February 3, 2015

Reading lane: Homelessness & Poverty for Teens

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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Good for readers who enjoy Homelessness & Poverty for TeensGood for readers interested in schoolGood for fans of Young Adult

Book Details

Authors
Todd Strasser
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published
February 3, 2015
Format
Paperback
Theme
Homelessness & Poverty for Teens · Runaway Stories
Reading lane
Homelessness & Poverty for Teens

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Publisher Categories

  • YA Family Stories

  • Friendship for Teens

  • Homelessness & Poverty for Teens

About This Book

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. His friends tr...

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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. 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...

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