Shelter

By Christie Matheson

A girl faces homelessness, bullies, and a storm, seeking hope in adversity.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 553 ratings

192 pages· 35,464 words· Est. 5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Almost-eleven-year-old Maya's life is turned upside down by family tragedy, leaving her with a secret that makes school unbearable. Facing a relentless bully and a daunting journey across the city, Maya must brave a fierce rainstorm without protection. As she navigates these challenges, Maya discovers the power of empathy and friendship, offering a glimmer of hope even on the darkest days. Will she find the strength to overcome her struggles and see the sun shine again? Shelter is a poignant tale of resilience and the enduring impact of kindness.

From the publisher

A heart-wrenching middle grade debut that considers homelessness from one girl’s perspective and explores deep truths about the resounding impact of empathy. Perfect for fans of One for the Murphys and Paper Things. Fifth grade can be tough for anyone. There are cliques and mean kids and homework and surprise math tests. But after tragedy strikes her family, almost-eleven-year-old Maya has a painful secret that makes many days feel nearly impossible. And today might be Maya’s toughest yet. Her family is on edge, she needs to travel alone across the city, a bully is out to get her, and Maya has to face this winter’s biggest rainstorm without a coat or an umbrella. But even on the rainiest days, there’s hope that the sun will come out soon. Emotional and compassionate, Shelter looks at homelessness through one girl’s eyes and explores the power of empathy, friendship, and love.

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