Pinballs
Pinballs by Betsy Cromer Byars, published by Scholastic Book Services in October 1986, is a juvenile fiction work that explores the lives of three foster children navigating their circumstances. The story centers on Carlie, who feels like a pinball being tossed around in life, as she finds herself in a foster home with Harvey and Thomas J. Together, they confront the challenges of their situation and discover the meaning of friendship and family.
Readers will find a narrative that combines elements of humor and poignancy as Carlie, Harvey, and Thomas J learn to take control of their lives despite the unpredictability of their circumstances. The book addresses themes related to disabilities and the complexities of forming connections in a foster care environment. With 137 pages, this edition presents a heartfelt journey of resilience and self-discovery, inviting readers to reflect on the importance of relationships and personal agency.
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From Newbery-winning author Betsy Byars comes a story full of “poignancy, perception, and humor” (The Chicago Tribune), about three foster kids who learn what it takes to make a family.
You can’t always decide where life will take you–especially when you’re a kid.
Carlie knows she’s got no say in what happens to her. Stuck in a foster home with two other kids, Harvey and Thomas J, she’s just a pinball being bounced from bumper to bumper. As soon as you get settled, somebody puts another coin in the machine and off you go again.
But against her will and her better judgment, Carlie and the boys become friends. And all three of them start to see that they can take control of their own lives.
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