What I Carry

Written by Jennifer Longo

A teen about to age out of foster care vows to avoid attachments, until people get in.

4.2 Goodreads · 7,476 ratings

352 pages· 82,126 words· Est. 9 hour read· HL690L· AR 4.6 · 12 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

Muir has lived in many foster homes and learned one rule: pack light and carry only what fits in a suitcase. That means no emotional attachments to friends, foster families or a boyfriend. With one year left before she ages out of the system, she plans to avoid anyone who could get in her way. Then she meets Francine, Kira and Sean, and everything changes.

From the publisher

"A deeply touching story about survival, hope, and love." --Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author A powerful and heartwarming look at a teen girl about to age out of the foster care system. Growing up in foster care, Muir has lived in many houses. And if she's learned one thing, it is to Pack. Light. Carry only what fits in a suitcase. Toothbrush? Yes. Socks? Yes. Emotional attachment to friends? foster families? a boyfriend? Nope! There's no room for any additional baggage. Muir has just one year left before she ages out of the system. One year before she's free. One year to avoid anything--or anyone--that could get in her way. Then she meets Francine. And Kira. And Sean. And everything changes.

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