A Duet for Home

A Duet for Home
Karina Yan Glaser
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NZ$ 39.99
Hardback
Not defined - 368pg
6 Jul 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780544876408
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From the New York Times bestselling creator of the Vanderbeekers series comes a triumphant tale of friendship, healing, and the power of believing in ourselves told from the perspective of biracial sixth-graders June and Tyrell, two children living in a homeless shelter. As their friendship grows over a shared love of classical music, June and Tyrell confront a new housing policy that puts homeless families in danger. It' s June' s first day at Huey House, and as if losing her home weren' t enough, she also can' t bring her cherished viola inside. Before the accident last year, her dad saved tip money for a year to buy her viola, and she' s not about to give it up now. Tyrell has been at Huey House for three years and gives June a glimpse of the good things about living there: friendship, hot meals, and a classical musician next door. Can he and June work together to oppose the government, or will families be forced out of Huey House before they are ready
The ending is poignant, focusing on possibility rather than certainty. Friendship, hopes and dreams come together in the final note that Glaser strikes. "A Duet for Home" is no symphony; we hear no cymbals or trumpets. It is a mellow tune with dulcet tones, played on June' s favorite instrument: the viola. --New York Times Book Review Drawing on her experiences working in a New York City homeless shelter, Glaser excels in her vivid, individual portrayals of the characters and their relationships. A heartening story as well as a memorable vision of homeless shelters as complex, supportive communities working toward positive change. --Booklist This is a hopeful and inspiring story about the lives of children who are rarely represented in middle-grade fiction. The young people engage in activism that is both thought-provoking and profound. A powerful, heartwarming, and thoughtful tale of kids cultivating chosen families during challenging circumstances. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Yan Glaser' s bighearted standalone moves quickly through its complex plot without forsaking strong characterizations of Huey House' s many staff and residents, concluding with a potent message about the power of direct action. --Publishers Weekly(starred review)
Karina Yan Glaser is a former teacher and now a contributor to Book Riot. Karina lives in Harlem, New York City, with her husband, two daughters, and assortment of rescued animals. One of her proudest achievements is raising two kids who can' t go anywhere without a book. karinaglaser. com, Twitter: @KarinaYanGlaser, Instagram: @KarinaIsReadingAndWriting.
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9780544876408
Published: 6 Jul 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Clarion Books
Publisher: Clarion Books
Format: Hardback
Pages: 368

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