The matter-of-fact way Linden, who secretly lives in her high school, approaches her living situation makes it easy to root for her. The struggle to eat, to bathe, to find a place to sleep. The daily life of someone with so little - that's what we see here, and it's so needed. Most protagonists are upper-middle-class, and money only becomes an issue when it's time for college. Poverty is a topic still so rarely explored in YA. In WHERE I LIVE, Brenda Rufener explores homelessness in a uniquely wrenching way, one that forced me to confront my own privilege. VERDICT Fans of Jennifer Niven and Nicola Yoon will enjoy this realistic debut novel, which brings to light heavy topics of homelessness and abuse." - School Library Journal "Readers will empathize with Linden's matter-of-fact attitude and bravery. Linden's story grabbed me and didn't let me go." - Carlie Sorosiak, author of If Birds Fly Back and Wild Blue Wonder "A compelling and deeply felt debut, Where I Live is an unflinching portrayal of homelessness, abuse, and love. "A powerful, stirring debut, WHERE I LIVE takes us on a journey into a hidden world that exists all around us-exploring homelessness, poverty, love, and grief with insight, sensitivity, and most of all, hope." - Amber Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be A poignant, hopeful and unvarnished story of courage and resilience." - Kerry Kletter, critically acclaimed author of The First Time She Drowned
"Where I Live tempers the precarious existence of homelessness with the saving grace of friendship. Rufener writes compassionately about homelessness, teen dating abuse, and the search for home." - Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces "A touching and timely look at a girl on the brink of disappearing. It makes you want to find your voice, find your people, and tell your story." - Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places and Holding Up the Universe "Where I Live is hard-hitting and real and filled with hope.
I won't rate my own book, but I want to share some early reviews with you.
So excited for you to meet Linden on February 27, 2018! She's a homeless teen with a lot of courage and a giant heart.
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