Homecoming
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1981 · Est. 10.5 hour read

Homecoming

Written by Cynthia Voigt

Book #1 in the The Tillerman Cycle series

Four siblings abandoned, a journey to safety, and a hope for trust.

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400 pages· 110,893 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
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Abandoned in a mall parking lot, Dicey Tillerman and her siblings must navigate their way to Great-aunt Cilla's house in Bridgeport. With little money and nowhere safe to stay, they must avoid authorities and rely on each other. As they journey forward, Dicey clings to the hope of finding someone who will care for them, but fears it may be an impossible dream. Will they find the safety and love they desperately seek, or is it too much to hope for?

From the publisher

The iconic start to the timeless, Newbery-winning series from Cynthia Voigt is repackaged with a fresh new look. “It’s still true.” That’s the first thing James Tillerman says to his older sister, Dicey, every morning. It’s still true that their mother has abandoned the four Tillermans in a mall parking lot somewhere in the middle of Connecticut. It’s still true that they have to find their own way to Great-aunt Cilla’s house in Bridgeport. It’s still true that they need to spend as little as possible on food and seek shelter anywhere that is out of view of the authorities. It’s still true that the only way they can hope to all stay together is to just keep moving forward. Deep down, Dicey hopes they can find someone to trust, someone who will take them in and love them. But she’s afraid it’s just too much to hope for….

At a glance
Format
Pages
400
Words
110,893
Reading age
10–15
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
630L
Themes & topics
Books about siblingsBooks about homelessness and povertyBooks about social themesBooks about coming of ageBooks about journeys and voyages
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~O
AR points
16
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
368
Publication
Published
March 6, 2012
First published
January 1, 1981
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781442450615

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