Thursday, February 18, 2021

Close to Nowhere by Ellen Hopkins


Told in two voices:  Hannah and her cousin Cal..  They are the same age and in the same class at school. Hannah is popular, into competitive gymnastics and dance. Cal's mother died, his dad is in jail and he is living with Hannah's family.  He also has "anger" issues, which embarrass Hannah and she is unaware of his life before living with them.  Her mother says it is not her place to tell Hannah, Cal needs to be the one to share.  
As time goes on Hannah begins to understand why Cal is the way he is, what things he has had to deal with and he learns how to fit into the family.  

Fact or fiction:  You should totally read this book.  
Fact:  yes you should

Definition of understanding:  sympathetically aware of other people's feelings; tolerant and forgiving





 

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