Where I Live
Where I Live by Brenda Rufener, published by HarperCollins on February 27, 2018, is a Young Adult Fiction novel that explores significant social themes such as poverty and homelessness. The story follows Linden Rose, a high school student who harbors a life-altering secret—she is homeless and living within the confines of her school. As the editor of the school blog, Linden navigates her daily life with the support of her best friends, Ham and Seung, while striving to maintain a semblance of normalcy and hope for the future.
In this evocative debut, readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of friendship and the impact of violence. When Linden witnesses the aftermath of an incident involving a fellow student, Bea, she is compelled to confront her own past while seeking to tell Bea’s story. This journey challenges Linden’s survival instincts and forces her to reevaluate the secrets she has kept hidden. With 352 pages, this edition presents a poignant exploration of resilience and the importance of finding one’s voice amidst adversity.
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“Fans of Jennifer Niven and Nicola Yoon will enjoy this realistic debut novel, which brings to light heavy topics of homelessness and abuse.” —School Library Journal
“Where I Live is hard-hitting and real and filled with hope. It makes you want to find your voice, find your people, and tell your story.” —Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places and Holding Up the Universe
From debut author Brenda Rufener comes a heart-wrenching and evocative story perfect for fans of Thirteen Reasons Why, Girl in Pieces, and All the Bright Places.
Linden Rose has a big secret—she is homeless and living in the halls of her small-town high school. Her position as school blog editor, her best friends, Ham and Seung, and the promise of a future far away are what keep Linden under the radar and moving forward.
But when cool-girl Bea comes to school with a bloody lip, the damage hits too close to home. Linden begins looking at Bea’s life, and soon her investigation prompts people to pay more attention. And attention is the last thing she needs.
Linden knows the only way to put a stop to the violence is to tell Bea’s story and come to terms with her own painful past. Even if that means breaking her rules for survival and jeopardizing the secrets she’s worked so hard to keep.
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