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When her alcoholic single mother is no longer able to care for her family, young Katherine is forced to become head of her household, and must struggle to make ends meet while dealing with a troubled sister. Heartbreaking and beautifully written. School Library Journal An ALA Best Book for Young Adults.

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Sad, powerful, and compelling. -- VOYA, starred review This story of siblings trying their best to survive without a functioning parent [will] pull in almost every YA reader. . . . Memorable. -- KLIATT, starred review A painful, authentic story. -- Booklist Katherine's hard-edged and driven narration will draw teens. -- The Bulletin

Sad, powerful, and compelling. <br>-- VOYA, starred review <br> This story of siblings trying their best to survive without a functioning parent [will] pull in almost every YA reader. . . . Memorable. <br>-- KLIATT, starred review <br> A painful, authentic story. <br>-- Booklist <br> Katherine's hard-edged and driven narration will draw teens. <br>-- The Bulletin

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