Shelter
Shelter
4.3/5
Goodreads

Shelter

Written by Christie Matheson
Hardcover
$16.99
$15.97
8 - 12
Reading age
192
Page count
185
Words per page
750L
Lexile measure
Oct 12, 2021
Publication date

Buy from other retailers

AmazonBookshop

What's Shelter About

Publisher Summary

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.

What Kind of Book is Shelter

Topics

friendshipbullyinghomelessnessschoolfamilysocial themesfamily life

Genres

Reviews

    Book Lists That Include Shelter

    The Creative Behind the Book

    What Has Christie Matheson Said About This Book

    Nothing yet! Let Christie Matheson know that you want to hear from them about their book.

    More Books by Christie Matheson

      board • 42 Pages
      Tap the Magic Tree
      5.6
      Series
      Christie Matheson
      picture • 48 Pages
      Bird Watch
      Christie Matheson
      picture • 40 Pages
      The Hidden Rainbow
      4.5
      Series
      Christie Matheson
      View more

    Other Books You Might Enjoy If You Liked Shelter

      chapter • 180 Pages
      Liar & Spy
      Rebecca Stead
      chapter • 216 Pages
      Eight Keys
       
      chapter • 176 Pages
      Out of Bounds
      Andrea Montalbano
      chapter • 224 Pages
      The Life and Times of Benny Alvarez
      Peter Johnson
      chapter • 192 Pages
      Bridge to Terabithia
      5.8
      Donna Diamond, Katherine Paterson
      chapter • 208 Pages
      Some Places More Than Others
      Renée Watson
      chapter • 224 Pages
      The Infinity Year of Avalon James
      5.3
      Dana Middleton
      chapter • 224 Pages
      Hope in the Holler
       
      chapter • 224 Pages
      The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee
      Deborah Abela
      chapter • 192 Pages
      Count Me In
      Varsha Bajaj

    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593376386
    Publication Date
    October 12, 2021
    Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    Page Count
    192
    Words Per Page
    185
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2020044870
    Lexile® Level
    750L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~R
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.7
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    513925
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

    Contribute to this page

    Core Score - 55%

    More than halfway there—keep going!

    Depth Score - 15%

    Just the barebones.

    Improve this page

    Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

    Top Contributors
    01
    @iheartbooks
    5

    Bookroo

    Book Clubs

    Follow Bookroo