β Scribed by Carroll, Sarah
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"A deeply moving story of family, homelessness, and the ghosts that won't let us go. Haunting and unforgettable."βMegan Shepherd, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Horses of Briar Hill
Told in the naΓ―ve voice of a homeless girl sheltered by her mother from the world, this is a moving debut perfect for fans of David Almond,Β A Monster Calls , and Room.**
I'm invisible. Ma says I'm supposed to be so the Authorities don't get me. She goes out into the streets almost every day but I'm not allowed. I've got to stay inside the mill so they don't see me.
In an old, abandoned mill, a girl and her ma take shelter from their memories of life on the streets, and watch the busy world go by. The girl calls it the Castle because it's the biggest place they've ever stayed, a home of her own like no other. The windows are boarded up and the floorboards are falling in, but for her neither of those things matter.
Then developers show up, and it's clear that their lives are about to change forever.Β Desperate to save their refuge from the Authorities and her mother from her own personal demons, the girl seeks out the ghosts of the mill. And with only Caretakerβthe old man who's slept outside the mill for decadesβaround to answer her questions, she begins to wonder what kind of ghosts are haunting both the mill and her mother.
The Girl in Between is a compelling, witty, and at times heartbreaking novel that explores themes of loneliness and grief with effortless warmth and an unforgettable voice that will stick with you long after you've finished.
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Gr 6 UpβAn unnamed homeless girl who tends to blur reality and imagination follows her unstable mother throughout a bustling city that's seemingly crawling with "Authorities" and social workers. The girl spends most of her time exploring the depths of an abandoned factory she sees as her castle. Her main priority is to stay invisible to the outside world. She ruminates on the days before the safety of the castle, when she watched her Ma slowly descend into a world of alcoholism and drug addiction. Carroll depicts a young girl at the mercy of adults. The girl's thoughts and actions are reminiscent of the subject's of Jeanette Walls's The Glass Castle as she is forced to assume the responsibilities of a parent. Carroll's writing shines with true originality. The plot is comprised mostly of the protagonist conquering her various fears, many of which spawn from her imagination and memories. There is very little dialogue driving the story, so the narrative is propelled by the girl's introspection and somewhat confusing dips back into her past. There are several heartrending reveals that keep the novel from becoming stagnant, but the tinges of magical realism may not be appreciated by all readers. VERDICT For libraries looking to add literary and gritty YA to collections lacking in books about teen poverty or homelessness.βMichael Marie Jacobs, Darlington School, GA
"A deeply moving story of family, homelessness, and the ghosts that won't let us go. Haunting and unforgettable."βMegan Shepherd, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Horses of Briar Hill
"A skillful debut presents a nuanced view of homelessness. .Β .Β . heartbreakingly beautiful. .Β .Β . The blend of dark and lovely will appeal to David Almond fans."β Kirkus
"Carroll's lovely prose, laced with gothic imagery and canny clues, will carry readers through this slow-burning exploration of homelessness, the haunting hold of memory, and what it means to forget, to forgive, and, just maybe, to move on. Like the stories our unlikely heroine adores, this part fractured fairy tale, part fable is sure to cast a delightful yet devastating spell all its own."β Booklist
"Shines with true originality."β SLJ
"A poignant, heartbreaking, and, ultimately, healing debut novel. .Β .Β . This is a sensitive portrayal of a timely issue, presented in a unique and nonjudgmental fashion. The sorrow, futility, beauty, and, finally, hope will stay with the reader. This is for every reader who enjoys stories of family, love, and loss, mystery, and the power of hope and optimism."β VOYA
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