Carry Me Home
Carry Me Home by Janet Fox is a reprint edition published by Simon and Schuster on August 16, 2022. This middle grade novel follows twelve-year-old Lulu and her younger sister, Serena, as they navigate the challenges of keeping their father’s disappearance a secret. Set against the backdrop of family dynamics and social themes, the story explores the complexities of homelessness and the impact it has on their lives.
Readers will find a tender narrative that delves into the sisters’ struggles and the responsibilities that come with their situation. As Lulu grapples with the fear of being separated from her sister, she learns the importance of trust and community in her journey to find a true sense of home. The book addresses themes of family, orphans, and the realities of poverty, offering a poignant perspective on resilience and hope. With 208 pages, this edition is presented in English and is suitable for young readers seeking relatable stories about family and friendship.
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“A poignant and powerful reminder that homelessness is not hopelessness.” —Kirby Larson, author of Newbery Honor book Hattie Big Sky
Two sisters struggle to keep their father’s disappearance a secret in this tender middle grade novel that’s perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate and Lynda Mullaly Hunt.
Twelve-year-old Lulu and her younger sister, Serena, have a secret. As Daddy always says, “it’s best if we keep it to ourselves,” and so they have. But hiding your past is one thing. Hiding where you live—and that your Daddy has gone missing—is harder.
At first Lulu isn’t worried. Daddy has gone away once before and he came back. But as the days add up, with no sign of Daddy, Lulu struggles to take care of the responsibilities they used to manage as a family.
Lulu knows that all it takes is one slip-up for their secret to come spilling out, for Lulu and Serena to be separated, and for the good things that have been happening in school to be lost.
But family is all around us, and Lulu must learn to trust her new friends and community to save those she loves and to finally find her true home.
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