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When Joe, his sister Gracey, and their mother are evicted from their apartment and left homeless, they live in shelters and on the streets, looking for work and a permanent home
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Grade 3-6-- Joe lives with his mother and baby sister. When their apartment goes condo, they are evicted. The family lives in their van until it is destroyed in an accident. Then they live in shelters and on the street. The mother finally finds a job as a cleaner that includes a room to live in. This is a simply told story; the mother helps her children maintain a spark of optimism in the face of unbearable conditions. Powell effectively conveys the problems of the homeless in a realistic manner and manages to temper harshness with hope. However, there are many better written books on the topic of homelessness. Davila's black-and-white drawings are appropriate--except for the fact that the boy on the cover bears little resemblance to the one on succeeding pages. --Jacqueline Rose, Southeast Regional Library, NC
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A Chance to Grow
Seller: St Vincent de Paul of Lane County, Eugene, OR, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Davila, Zulma (illustrator). paperback 100% of proceeds go to charity! Good condition with all pages in tact. Item shows signs of use and may have cosmetic defects. Seller Inventory # Z-002-3362
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A Chance to Grow
Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
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Condition: good. Davila, Zulma (illustrator). A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.0876145802.G