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Starred Review on February 1, 2016 | Middle Grade
Gr 5–7—The West Virginia coal mining town of Caboose seems to be to blame for the mounting losses of everyone Sasha loves. First her mother walks out and doesn't come back. Then her father dies in a mining accident. And finally her caretaker older brother Michael dies while fighting a fire. Angry and los t, the seventh grader initially shuts down everyone around her. Her journey through grief is made possible by a certain resilience of those around her and her willingness to see ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on April 1, 2016
Placed in foster care after the death of her brother and legal guardian, Sasha struggles to cope. Her growing connection to ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More