Strays Like Us
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1998 · Est. 5 hour read

Strays Like Us

By Richard Peck

A girl finds unexpected connections in a town of outsiders.

3.7/5 Goodreads · 214 ratings
160 pages· 35,316 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Molly feels out of place in a small Missouri town, living with her great-aunt while her mother is hospitalized. Meeting Will, another outsider, she discovers a community of strays. As Molly navigates this temporary life, she questions where she truly belongs. Will she find her place among the misfits, or is her heart set on returning to her old life? This heartfelt journey explores the bonds formed between those who feel they don't fit in, and the unexpected paths that lead to belonging.

From the publisher

Molly Moberly knows she doesn’t belong in this small Missouri town with her great-aunt Fay. It’s just a temporary arrangement–until her mother gets out of the hospital. But then Molly meets Will, a fellow stray, and begins to realize she’s not the only one on the outside. In fact, it seems like the town’s full of strays–only some end up where they belong sooner than others. Richard Peck has created a rich, compassionate story that will go straight to the heart of every kid who’s ever felt like an outsider.”This sensitive heroine is one readers will want to take under their wing.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
35,316
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
650L
Themes & topics
Books about lonelinessBooks about auntsBooks about social themesBooks about small townsBooks about family struggles
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.2
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
May 1, 2000
First published
January 1, 1998
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780141306193

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