This memoir in verse was so good and so impactful. It's geared towards middle grade readers but there are important lessons that I think teens and adults would benefit reading this as well. Set in 2002, this memoir takes place over a six week span in which thirteen year oldKatie, her two younger siblings, and her mom find themselves staying at an extended stay hotel. They've had to move out of yet another apartment and their mom has yet to find a job, They have to share a small cramped hotel room and deal with anxiety, hunger, and helplessness. Their dad takes them every other weekend and he lives in a nice big house, but it doesn't feel right there either. Katie has to learn to stand up for herself and give herself a chance to fly. Inspiring and heartfelt. A wonderful memoir that I was able to relate to. Yay for dysfunctional childhoods! As a bonus there are lots of photos in the back of the book.
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