Author: Sheila P. Moses
Publication Date: October 2008
ISBN 13: 978-1416917526
Joseph is a 14-year -old boy living with his drug addicted mom in a homeless shelter. With his dad off fighting in Iraq, and the recent death of his grandfather, his mom's addiction is taking them to new lows. Joseph tries to deal with his conflicting emotions. He can't deny the effects of his mom's choices, but he can't bear to face the truth, either. Friends, healthy activities, and his extended family all help to build his resiliency. Still, Joseph can't choose a better life for himself. What's a boy to do? Survive on his own? Or let his mom's addiction pull him down forever? A Coretta Scott King Honor book and National Book Award Finalist.
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