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A Duet for Home
by Karina Yan Glaser
Absolutely touching. After a tragic accident, June, her sister, and her mom end up in the same Bronx homeless shelter as Tyrell, who's been in the shelter with his mom for years. After a prank with the cafeteria cranberry juice, June and Tyrell don't exactly start off on the right foot, but they soon connect over their love of classical music. Their friendship grows further when they realize that the city is pursuing a new housing policy that simply doesn't work for families. Glaser brings us characters who struggle with their emotions and experience personal growth, which is especially key for middle school characters. A great book for kids who enjoy realistic fiction titles like No Fixed Address by Susin Nielsen, The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez, Ghost by Jason Reynolds, or Liar and Spy by Rebecca Stead.