A Duet for Home
A Duet for Home by Karina Yan Glaser, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2022, is a poignant narrative that explores themes of friendship and resilience through the eyes of two biracial sixth-graders, June and Tyrell. Set against the backdrop of a homeless shelter, the story unfolds as June navigates her first day at Huey House, grappling with the loss of her home and her cherished viola. The book spans 368 pages and is written in English, offering a heartfelt look at the challenges faced by children in difficult circumstances.
Readers will find a rich exploration of social themes as June and Tyrell bond over their shared passion for classical music while confronting a new housing policy that threatens their community. The narrative delves into the importance of family and friendship, highlighting the support systems that emerge in challenging environments. With elements of performing arts and the struggles of homelessness woven throughout, A Duet for Home presents a thoughtful examination of the power of belief and the strength found in unity.
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From the New York Times bestselling creator of the Vanderbeekers series comes a triumphant tale of friendship, healing, and the power of believing in ourselves told from the perspective of biracial sixth-graders June and Tyrell, two children living in a homeless shelter. As their friendship grows over a shared love of classical music, June and Tyrell confront a new housing policy that puts homeless families in danger.
It’s June’s first day at Huey House, and as if losing her home weren’t enough, she also can’t bring her cherished viola inside. Before the accident last year, her dad saved tip money for a year to buy her viola, and she’s not about to give it up now.
Tyrell has been at Huey House for three years and gives June a glimpse of the good things about living there: friendship, hot meals, and a classical musician next door.
Can he and June work together to oppose the government, or will families be forced out of Huey House before they are ready
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