No Fixed Address

The way how the book describes its self is perfect. In my head I know exactly what the characters look like, what the van looks like. I‘m on page 137 of this book and I cannot wait to finish it.

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@BarbaraJean looking forward to my next #newyearwhodis selection. Plan to read to my 9 year old. @monalyisha

monalyisha Love this! 3y

BarbaraJean Oh, yay! I love that you‘re reading it with your 9-year-old—looking forward to hearing what you both think. 😊 3y

Blaire @BarbaraJean my son was enjoying it so much that he took it in to share with his entire class! 3y

Blaire I will post my review soon. And just started on golem and jinni…and plan on reading the follow up (but won‘t be in January 😀) 3y

BarbaraJean Oh wow—that‘s high praise! So glad to hear he‘s been enjoying it. I was so impressed with it; the author takes a very serious topic and makes it an accessible and relatable backdrop for such an enjoyable story. And yay about Golem & the Jinni—SO good! (That was totally a 2-in-1 spot on my list…hope you enjoy both books as you get to them!) 3y

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I had intended to read this with the #MGBuddyRead but it didn't happen. I'm so happy I picked it up on a slow day at work - it was excellent!

megnews I‘m glad you got an opportunity to read it. (edited) 3y

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I was so impressed with this MG novel exploring themes of homelessness & child poverty, with some wonderful characters & a good dose of humor. Almost-13-year-old Felix & his mom are living in a van “temporarily.” Felix struggles to hide his situation from his friends & plans to fix things by winning a Jr. edition of a Jeopardy-like TV show. Nielsen brings out a lot of complexity & depth in Felix, his mom and his two best friends. Recommended!

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BarbaraJean This was my #DoubleSpin for August, as well as August‘s #MGBuddyRead. Thanks for a great pick, @megnews ! (edited) 3y

Johanna414 I have this at work - really need to read it! 3y

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!!! 3y

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Any other final thoughts on this MG novel?

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Butterfinger I think Dylan was his best friend before everything went awry and the connection was needed for Felix. He didn't have to impress Dylan. Great questions. 3y

megnews @Butterfinger I got these questions from online. 😊 I think Dylan being the friend from before was one stable thing from “before.” Gave him a place to be and be safe and eat. 3y

youngreadrshelf I agree. Dylan was stability. He couldn‘t be fully himself, but closer. Winnie shows he could still make friends and have people care. 3y

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ravenlee Dylan was the established friendship, no major effort required. Winnie required some serious work to get to friend-level. Together they can push Felix; it‘s Winnie who wants to get their teacher involved in his living situation, Dylan wouldn‘t stand up to Felix like she did. 3y

Deblovestoread Sorry I missed the discussion yesterday. I spent the day with my daughter. Everyone‘s posts mirrored my own. Astrid frustrated me more than once, I wanted to grab Felix up and take care of him. Great book choice, Meg! 3y

Lmstraubie Two good friends helps to give two perspectives. I also think Winnie gave Felix the opportunity to help, and not just be helped. 3y

Lmstraubie @megnews Excellent book choice! 3y

Chrissyreadit I loved the friendships in this book. This was a great book choice! 3y

mrp27 Both Winnie and Dylan gave Felix some balance. 3y

megnews @Lmstraubie @Chrissyreadit thanks! I loved this one. I think it will stay with me for a long time. 3y

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Butterfinger Safety. I wouldn't feel like I could sleep. 3y

megnews Washing up in and only being able to use public bathrooms. Ugh. Going to school smelly. It really shows how lack of sleep impacted his academic abilities despite his intelligence. Going to bed hungry. Not knowing where your next meal will come from. There was a huge burden on Felix to keep his mom‘s secrets. And he had to grow up way too young to know his moms problems. 3y

youngreadrshelf Yes, he was hitting that age where hygiene is a big deal and the outward appearance. When he was younger, it might have seemed like an adventure because he had his most important person with him. Now he‘s headed into the age group where peers are most important. 3y

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ravenlee All of this, yes. And the uncertainty, never knowing if things would get better, get worse, would there ever be a time when he didn‘t have to worry about foodsafetyhygiene…there‘s a hopelessness that sets in after a while, when you can‘t see a way out and feel there‘s no help to be had. 3y

megnews @youngreadrshelf yes and peers can be so harsh in these areas. 3y

Lmstraubie I also think the fact that he couldn't have friends over and had to hide his way if living from them. This is a very social time for kids. 3y

Chrissyreadit All of the above! 3y

mrp27 Same, all of the above but mostly the instability. Even has an adult instability gives me anxiety. 3y

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Butterfinger Shame of not living in a normal way, shame of admitting it to people. Guilt when you get mad at the circumstances. Hey, I was with Felix. I was very angry at his mom. I don't feel like she tried her best at keeping a job. She wanted to fight. Excuse me if I am being judgmental - I have reasons. 3y

youngreadrshelf I too think she could‘ve tried harder to keep a job but that deal with the condo in the beginning would be pretty hard to come back from. 3y

ravenlee I hated the shame that Felix felt, over the shoplifting, the bathroom incidents, finding out his hygiene was noticeably problematic at school, everything. He tried so hard, and none of it was his fault. It bothered me that Astrid never seems to feel any guilt but has all these excuses. Yes, she got a bum deal, and she did try to find a new job, but not terribly hard. 3y

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megnews @youngreadrshelf yeah it‘s a slippery slope from there. I was annoyed she wouldn‘t accept social housing. I could see your pride as an adult with no child to care for keeping you sleeping in a car but how could you not take a home over a van for your child? 3y

megnews @ravenlee I‘d forgotten the shoplifting. How he had such a great internal moral compass with Astrid for a mom to keep a list of what was owed was amazing? Also I loved the shopkeepers-the husband and wife. They were so discerning and caring. (edited) 3y

Chrissyreadit @Butterfinger I side with you! She was not putting her son first, or really taking care of herself. It was so sad that Felix had supports but mom kept him away from them. 3y

mrp27 Felix‘s shame broke my heart especially knowing what a great kid he was. But I can also see the situation being reversed. What if Astrid was all about accepting help but Felix feeling too prideful to accept it, refuse it and still feel shame. 3y

BarbaraJean @Chrissyreadit Yes, I was so frustrated with Astrid with her pride keeping Felix away from the support he/they needed both relationally and practically. I felt like her pride made Felix's shame worse, in addition to preventing them both from receiving any kind of practical assistance. 3y

Chrissyreadit @BarbaraJean exactly! 3y

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Butterfinger Winnie. I love this character and I am so glad she grew on Felix. At first, you think she is an arrogant know-it-all, but she is just a very passionate person and loves to learn. I really related to her. The mom went through a growing phase too. 3y

megnews I agree and loved Winnie too @Butterfinger 3y

youngreadrshelf Winnie reminded me of Hermione in HP where she starts out annoying others her age but really just wants to help and be accepted by someone. 3y

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ravenlee Oh yes, Winnie. She is very much “an insufferable know-it-all,” but then we learn she doesn‘t know any other way to interact with people. It reminds me of so many little kids - the ones who will tell you everything there is to know about every dinosaur ever discovered, for instance, but have to be taught the give-and-take of playing with other kids. 3y

ravenlee But Astrid is also not what Felix thinks or tells us at the start. She‘s manipulative, selfish, unable to see the situation she‘s gotten herself and her child into or work a way out of it; but Felix keeps saying that she‘s a good mom and she means well. I can give her some leeway on the depression front, but she blatantly uses people and makes it out to be their own fault. 3y

megnews @youngreadrshelf I haven‘t read HP but the characters do sound similar in that regard. 3y

Lmstraubie @youngreadrshelf That is exactly what I thought - the first HP book! They reminded me somewhat of the trio, although the dynamic was slightly different with Felix liking Winnie. 3y

Chrissyreadit @megnews @ravenlee @youngreadrshelf @Butterfinger @Lmstraubie I loved Winnie, but my heart really went to the Grocery Store owner and his wife. I loved that they went from a business that could handle a little theft to people who cared about their community and Felix. 3y

mrp27 I loved how Constable Lee supported Felix instead of just trying to be about enforcing rules and laws. 3y

megnews @Chrissyreadit I loved them too!! 3y

megnews @mrp27 agreed 3y

BarbaraJean Definitely Winnie! @mrp27 I initially expected things with Constable Lee to go quite differently, and found it really refreshing to see the support Felix and Astrid received. 3y

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Butterfinger I wondered about that. I just assumed abandonment, but that was not the case. He hadn't been much of a father figure though. I have no idea why the author planned it that way. Personally, I think it was a great way to start a family. 3y

megnews @Butterfinger I wondered where the dad was before this came up. For me it characterized him as pretty irrelevant or absent in Felix‘s life. (edited) 3y

ravenlee I wondered a lot, too. I was actually starting to think Felix was the child of sexual assault, given what we know of Astrid‘s history. It seemed, when he finally came up, that he was just a sort of non-entity in their lives, so he didn‘t bear thinking about until he organically blew in. Also 👇🏻 3y

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ravenlee By the time Felix was telling the story, he knew that his dad wasn‘t in a position to be of help, so there really was no reason to bring him up. 3y

Chrissyreadit I had mixed feelings about the Dad, but it was interesting to me that Felix had two parents who did not know how to put him first. 3y

mrp27 I initially figured the dad had abandoned them. I also wasn‘t entirely a fan of the dad and again I didn‘t agree with his choices. I felt Felix deserved so much more from his parents. 3y

BarbaraJean I was kind of hoping that once the dad was revealed/once he knew about the situation, he would come alongside to help Felix and Astrid get back on their feet (not with the loan Felix was hoping to ask for, but in a more relational way). I was super disappointed that he was so relationally unreliable. Like @Chrissyreadit and @mrp27 I found it interesting (and really sad) that neither parent was able to understand how to take care of their child. 3y

megnews @BarbaraJean agreed. Even with the original plan of dad not being there, no way could I leave a child I created in that situation. 3y

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Butterfinger His desperate need for stability. He can control some parts of his life with his lists. This was a great question. 3y

megnews What @Butterfinger said ⬆️ 3y

youngreadrshelf I‘m not sure whether it was for controlling as much as understanding. 3y

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ravenlee I think list-making engages his analytical side and allows him to disconnect from the emotional effects of his situation. 3y

Lmstraubie @ravenlee Agreed. It's a coping mechanism, but one many people in all types of situations use. 3y

Chrissyreadit I think list making and categorizing are ways to both control and make sense. I really appreciate the way this author presents information through Felix. 3y

mrp27 Same, it‘s a way of feeling in control and grounded on some kind or normalcy when the world around him was upside down. 3y

megnews @Lmstraubie I @chrissyreadit @mrp27 agree. Children and adults in a variety of stressful situations use things like this as a coping mechanism, to help process and deal with their situation or have some type of control in an out of control situation. (edited) 3y

BarbaraJean Totally agree with @Butterfinger @ravenlee @youngreadrshelf @Chrissyreadit--the lists were a way for him to analyze/control/understand, in order to help himself cope. I enjoyed the way the lists functioned within the narrative as well--almost like a montage sequence in a movie. They give the reader an overview/background information in a way that also illuminates part of Felix's personality. 3y

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Butterfinger It made it more poignant for me. It evoked a sense of protection - I wanted to protect Felix and other children in similar situations. 3y

megnews @Butterfinger I think seeing homelessness through a child‘s eyes is even more powerful. I think it also helps the child audience develop empathy for classmates in such situations. 3y

youngreadrshelf I agree. I think it really helps kids develop empathy if it‘s someone closer to their age. 3y

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ravenlee Agree with all the above. Also, his perspective lets us see how things got so bad without necessarily realizing how bad it is. It‘s like the frog in boiling water. The way he keeps telling us (the constable) what a good mom Astrid is, but then we can see how she isn‘t; and how it‘s not so bad in the van, until it really is. 3y

megnews @ravenlee perfect analogy 3y

Lmstraubie I agree with what was said here, but I also think it was his story to tell. 3y

Chrissyreadit @megnews @Butterfinger @youngreadrshelf @ravenlee @Lmstraubie I think this would be a great book for middle schoolers to read. This type of situation has occurred so many times with kids I work with and the bullying is harsh- and familiar- like kids choose to go to school smelling like pee in dirty clothes. 3y

mrp27 I agree with what everyone is saying, it makes the story more impactful and evokes empathy and understanding from the reader. It made me root for Felix. 3y

megnews @Chrissyreadit I agree this would be a great one for middle grade classes. 3y

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Butterfinger Her father's abuse definitely contributed. She has trust issues because of it and knowing how badly her brother was treated while in the system scared her. It is still not perfect and still scary, but I liked how someone in the book (can't remember who) said that the ultimate goal is to keep families together. 3y

megnews I think she should have had a safety plan for Felix in the event she is depressed. I have a lot of compassion for people with mental illnesses but I do think safety plans should be made when rational and competent so children don‘t suffer. 3y

ravenlee I think Astrid is so focused on avoiding the exact same situation happening with her and Felix that happened in her childhood (both the parental abuse/neglect and the legal intervention) that she‘s blind to how awful things become in other ways. She‘s focused on the devil she knows and ignores the thirty others. 3y

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megnews @ravenlee yes!! And she‘s found some way to justify in her head that it‘s not so bad for Felix because that one thing didn‘t happen to him. 3y

Chrissyreadit @ravenlee @megnews I completely agree. I felt like this author had a good grasp on situations like this presenting a situation where mom loves her child but needs safe supports. 3y

Chrissyreadit @Butterfinger I thought about that comment a lot, because it does feel like some systems work and some don‘t. Sometimes the goal seems to be more about punishing than helping a family stay together. I was so glad that was not true for this story. 3y

mrp27 I felt bad for Astrid and sometimes I just didn‘t understand or agree with her choices but I feel like she was doing the best she could. 3y

megnews @Butterfinger @Chrissyreadit I agree with the current trend of family reunification. However I feel there should be shorter time limits. The goal seems to favor the parent rather than allowing children the right to stability. 3y

megnews @mrp27 I agree with you quite a bit. Maybe because I‘m familiar with people with bipolar and other mental illnesses. The things she did, particularly not having her medicine, are truly symptoms of her illness more than we know rather than being willful choices. The line is blurred between the two and it‘s hard to know. 3y

mrp27 @megnews Agreed. I believed she loved him and cared for him in the only way she knew how. It may seem selfish to us and I wish she made better choices but to her she was doing the best she knew how. 3y

BarbaraJean As many others said, her experiences of abuse & separation from her brother created distrust; that combined with her depression contributed to a dangerous spiral when she hit hard times financially. The main thing I wished she had done differently was to maintain stable relationships that could have been a support for her. Felix mentions how she can't seem to keep friends; we see it with the way she talks to Soleil--partly a pride issue as well. 3y

Chrissyreadit @megnews I agree with that too. I have seen children lose out on stable loving homes in and out of foster care. I‘m also a fan of having families live in a mentor space with supports in place- but that is very very rare. 3y

megnews @Chrissyreadit yes, we have something like that here. But there a very few places and the supportive services have dwindled quite a bit since it was first envisioned. I‘m guessing due to funding like everything else. 3y

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Better late than never! Thanks for your patience as I travelled back to the Cleveland Oh area from taking my daughter to college in NC. Without further ado, let our #MGBuddyRead discussion begin.

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Butterfinger It seemed like a flashback on a sitcom, didn't it? I don't think I was phased very much, but I do remember thinking that it would have taken several hours to get through his story if he did it realistically. 3y

Butterfinger If your daughter is anywhere near me and needs something, reach out to me. You have my email. 3y

megnews She‘s in Pembroke so almost 4 hours I think? Thank you so much for the offer though! 3y

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megnews It seems many books start out like this and honestly I don‘t really care for it. I don‘t mind it at the beginning but very soon I forget about that part so it doesn‘t really serve a purpose to me. At the point when we were reminded who he was telling the story to, I‘d forgotten and I thought the same thing @Butterfinger did. This would be a very long story. 3y

youngreadrshelf I didn‘t mind it. I thought it helped remind us that maybe he was going to get some help as the story unwound. 3y

ravenlee I‘m not generally a fan of this device, though in this case I agree with @youngreadrshelf that it made me feel like at some point things were going to change, hopefully for the better. The reminders did take me out of the story a bit as we went on, though. 3y

megnews @youngreadrshelf @ravenlee I have my bad story memory to blame for the fact I can‘t remember those types of beginnings by midway through the story. But good point about knowing he would get help eventually. 3y

Lmstraubie I don't mind this format at all. I enjoy a book that time flips. 3y

Chrissyreadit I did not mind for the most part, other than I felt a little anxious about where the story might be going. 3y

mrp27 I don‘t mind this plot device but sometimes I do forget about it and have to backtrack a bit. 3y

megnews @Chrissyreadit I hear ya. When I did recall where he was, I wondered what caused them to end up at the police station. 3y

BarbaraJean I didn't mind it, although it did feel a little contrived as the story went on. Like you @megnews, I had forgotten the framing device by the time we were reminded of who he was telling the story to. @ravenlee I felt the same, that the reminders pulled me out of the story and became a little distracting. 3y

megnews @barbarajean I forget those types of opening chapters almost every time an author uses that device so I can‘t fault the author. 3y

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I really enjoyed this one. The author tackles some heavy weight topics such as homelessness and she does it with grace and heart.

EvieBee This sounds great. Wonderful review! 3y

mrp27 @EvieBee Thanks! Hope you enjoy it as well. 3y

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Felix - I just wanted to give him a big ole hug. This book had the perfect amount of humor in this very human story. I got mad at the mom. There are some things you should be willing to do for your child - not fussing at customers and ask for help, to name a few. As a novel, Nielsen shows how easy it can be for people to find themselves "in between places."

Will purchase for my class. My school system does very well with the students.

Butterfinger #MGBuddyRead @megnews 3y

Butterfinger @megnews McKinney-Vento is the grant that we have used to make sure children get supplies and especially field trip money. 3y

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He looked sort of like the Madame Tussauds wax museum version of himself.

This line tickled me.

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megnews Me too! 3y

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It‘s been a glorious Saturday of lazing about under the ac doing nothing but reading and getting back into #mgbuddyread

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Just finished this little gem for #mgbuddyread. This would make a good read real aloud for upper elementary/middle grades. While I like the concepts of friendship, acceptance, and family relationships, the book had some pieces that ruled it out for my third graders. I can see my previous 5th graders finding parts that are funny and relatable.

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This book had me close to tears several times. I had never thought about it in these terms, but for about six months when I was turning 10 we lived with my uncle while we tried to find our own place - it wasn‘t a poverty issue so much as a huge family transition, but we were kinda homeless. Made me really think, reading this. Looking forward to #MGBuddyRead discussion.

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megnews It was very emotional. 3y

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Started this for #MGBuddyRead today, and so far it‘s really, really good. My heart is breaking for Felix, and I‘m impressed by the author‘s ability to show Felix‘s life so clearly and yet have his understanding of it be so different.

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I have to say I‘m feeling terrible for the Felix, the MC in this book. Being a teenager is hard enough. Halfway through and can‘t wait to see how it ends. #mgbuddyread

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fredamans I'm Canadian and never used the term Nosy Parker... only Nosy Nelly. 🤔 3y

megnews @fredamans very interesting. There was a whole discussion on the various things people attributed “nosy Parker” to. It made me want to look up the story behind nosy nelly but I haven‘t had a chance yet. 3y

fredamans @megnews I feel like I need to look it up now as well! 😂 3y

kspenmoll Its nosy Parker here in CT. 3y

megnews @kspenmoll how interesting. I‘m so curious about this. 3y

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Just started the tagged book for #mgbuddyread and truly enjoying it. @megnews

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This is a fast paced middle grade novel that tackles issues surrounding poverty and homelessness. Would be an excellent addition to any school library. Looking forward to #MGBuddyRead discussion.

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Riveted_Reader_Melissa This was a good one. 3y

megnews @Riveted_Reader_Melissa it really was. 3y

JaclynW I'm picking my copy up at the library this week! 3y

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Last call! #MGBuddyRead discussion Aug 15. All welcome! If you aren‘t tagged and would like to be let me.

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Lmstraubie Just got my copy 🙂 3y

ravenlee Got mine at the library yesterday! 3y

youngreadrshelf Read and ready! 😃 3y

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Reign_5.0 I really enjoyed this book 3y

megnews @Lmstraubie @ravenlee @youngreadrshelf @Reign_1982 I‘m about 1/3 through. It‘s really tugging at the heart sleeves. 3y

Deblovestoread I will be ready. 3y

Butterfinger I plan to join. 3y

Tattooedteacher Wonderful. Just downloaded the audio. Starting today. 3y

Reign_5.0 @megnews I was very upset with the mom. 3y

JaclynW I'm joining. 3y

megnews @Reign_1982 I was too. I have compassion for people with depression but she should have had a plan for her son. 3y

megnews @JaclynW glad to have you. 3y

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Looking forward to August‘s #MGBuddyRead. Everyone welcome! Discussion Aug 15.

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KathyWheeler The Night Circus was like that for me. I liked it, but I remembered nothing about it — even just a week after I read it. 3y

JaclynW Thank you for including me! I love your picks! I love the variety and that some books are ones I may have never picked up. I love expanding my horizons! Thanks for that! 💜 3y

megnews @JaclynW thanks! I try hard to mix it up! 3y

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Starting this for the #MGBuddyRead.

Peddler410 This one‘s been on my TBR for a long time. 3y

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Heartfelt YA read. Read this book in less than 24 hours— have not done that with a book in a long time.

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Hey #MGBuddyRead and #YABuddyRead readers, here‘s a reminder about August‘s books! All welcome to join for one or both.

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erzascarletbookgasm 👌 I can join for the YA read. 3y

mrp27 I hope to join in but an unexpected move has popped up for me. For now I‘m a maybe but still tag me. September I should be back to it. 3y

Deblovestoread Both books are ready to go. 😊 3y

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BarbaraJean Will have to skip the YA in August, but I'm in for the MG read! 3y

Roary47 I‘m going to try for both, but have a new curriculum this school year. 3y

JaclynW I will plan on both. Thanks! 3y

ravenlee Tentatively in for both. 3y

youngreadrshelf I‘d like to join for the mg book. Read it and then some sort of book club type discussion? 3y

megnews @youngreadrshelf yes. Discussion will probably take place August 15. I‘ll post again closer to with details and be sure to tag you. 3y

youngreadrshelf @megnews thanks. I appreciate it. 3y

Peddler410 Both of these have been on my TBR for a while now. I‘m going to try to read them in time. 3y

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SarahBradley

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#MGMarch Book 5. A relevant and rewarding story centered on pressing social issues through the eyes of Felix.

megnews On my tbr. Sounds good. 4y

SarahBradley @Eggs 4y

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Sharpeipup

No Fixed Address | Susin Nielsen

Reminded me of “Slumdog Millionaire” - only appropriate for all ages. #summerfunjr #bingo #setinanothercountry @StayCurious @4thhouseontheleft

alisiakae 🙌 🙌 5y

StayCurious This looks good! 5y

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LiteraryinPA

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There are some truly excellent middle grade books being written lately and I was happy to discover this one through Litsy. No Fixed Address features a sweet, resilient kid who has been forced to grow up early as he and his loving but struggling mom experience homelessness. A lot of heavy topics are addressed. At the heart, Felix navigates friendships, academic ambitions, and whether to keep the secret or tell another adult about what‘s going on.

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Onceuponatime

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The story of a middle school boy and his mom who end up homeless and living out of a van. The physical, mental, and emotional struggles they endure are heartbreaking, and readers will surely connect with them and root for their luck to change. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#oregonbattleofthebooks

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Brodyvan

No Fixed Address | Susin Nielsen

so-so

It was sad sort of romantic okay not the greatest recommend to people who like sad bit of funny and to people who books in Canada

Reign_5.0 Romantic? I didn't get that. Sad very and definitely slow paced. But I love how the ending played out. 4y

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Brooke.Fitzhenry

No Fixed Address | Susin Nielsen

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This book is really interesting and hard to put down. It‘s got multiple different things to try and figure out and sort of a sad story line. I recommend this book beacause I feel like it has something everyone would enjoy. I liked this book a lot.

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Riley Gillis

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#2 This book is all about the life of van life. If you like books were kids go through hard times you‘ll love this book then or if you want to see what its kinda like to live in a van. As Felix and his 2 friends go to a French school they are also trying to get a spot for a show they love!

MissYaremcio Your review left me wanting more Riley! Make sure that you are including more details and all the elements of the assignment in your post (you were missing the pacing). 5y

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Riveted_Reader_Melissa

No Fixed Address | Susin Nielsen

Only 4 left!
And I have all 4 picked out, unless I change my mind of course.😏

Just keep swimming, just keep swimming 🐠

#Booked2019

BarbaraTheBibliophage Nice progress! 5y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @BarbaraTheBibliophage Thank you! Almost all of my challenges have 4 left, hopefully a few will overlap somewhere! LOL 5y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Riveted_Reader_Melissa Hope so!! 5y

JazzFeathers Yayyyy! Go you!!!!! 5y

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Riveted_Reader_Melissa

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Through a series of unfortunate events & realistic family issues, 12 yr old Felix & his mom lose their apartment. The story follows Felix as he initially loves the adventure of van living, to realizing something might not be alright, to hiding his situation from family & friends, to trying to find a way to help his mom. It dealt very believably with Felix‘s shifting emotions & coping mechanisms, I wish the resolution was typical too. #MiddleGrade

Riveted_Reader_Melissa #DiverseMiddleGrade #Booked2019 5y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa #Scarathlon #TeamStoker Book Read! 2pts @TheReadingMermaid 5y

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y

Reign_5.0 Agree 4y

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Riveted_Reader_Melissa

No Fixed Address | Susin Nielsen

Even my side read wants to be included! 🤣

#TeamStoker
#Scarathlon
@TheReadingMermaid

BeansPage Haha that's awesome! 🧟‍♀️ 5y

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StaceyKondla

No Fixed Address | Susin Nielsen

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Wonderful middle grade novel that explores the tough subject of homelessness, but with compassion and humour. This is a sweet feel good read

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Eggs

No Fixed Address | Susin Nielsen

📚 just finished the tagged book
☕️ cinnamon spice tea with honey
🍹 Diet Pepsi
#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 😘😘😘 6y

rachelsbrittain Cinnamon spice tea with honey sounds amazing! Thanks for joining in ☕😊 6y

Eggs My pleasure 🤗 6y

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Lindy

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The endearing first-person voice of 12-year-old Felix—sincere, funny, warm-hearted—is what makes this novel special & it‘s brilliantly conveyed in the #audiobook performed by Nissae Isen. Mental health issues & the housing crisis in Vancouver contribute to a family becoming homeless in this uplifting tearjerker for ages 10 to adult. #CanadianAuthor #Kidlit

BookishTrish Fun fact: one of the librarians I work with was interviewed as research for this book; she‘d been a Jeopardy contestant. 6y

Lindy @BookishTrish Cool! As a homeless, bookish kid, Felix does spend time at the library. 6y

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Lindy

No Fixed Address | Susin Nielsen

“What the heck is in your gene pool?” a girl named Marsha asked me one day.
“50% Swedish, 25% Haitian, 25% French,” I answered. “Add it up and it equals 100% Canadian.”
She pursed her lips. “You look like a clown.”
It wasn‘t the first time someone had made fun of my hair.

(Internet photo)

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