While No One Was Watching
While No One Was Watching by Jane Leslie Conly, published by HarperCollins on March 1, 2000, is a juvenile fiction novel that explores the challenges faced by three siblings during a summer spent with their Aunt Lula. When their aunt unexpectedly disappears, Frankie, Earl, and Angela find themselves alone, without food or money, and must navigate their new reality. The story centers on Earl, the oldest sibling, who feels the weight of responsibility as he grapples with the difficult choices that arise in their dire situation.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of family and sibling dynamics as the children confront their circumstances. Earl’s encounter with his older cousin Wayne introduces a moral dilemma, as he is drawn into a world of petty crime in an effort to provide for his siblings. The book presents a vivid portrayal of their struggle for survival and the decisions they must make when no one is watching. With 240 pages, this edition offers a compelling look at the complexities of growing up and the bonds that hold families together.
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On their own… Frankie, Earl, and Angela aren’t excited about spending the summer with Aunt Lula while their dad’s away. But they have no idea just how bad it will be. When Lula disappears, the kids have no food, no money– and no one to take care of them.
Someone has to take charge. Since Earl is the oldest, he feels responsible. His older cousin, Wayne, shows him how to steal bikes. It’s a great way to make money, and Earl is desperate. But stealing bikes is not all Wayne does. And when he asks Earl to join him in a new money-making scheme, Earl is torn. It feels bad, but he needs the money. And no one is watching…
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