Books like Pieces of me by Darlene Ryan
Maddie, a young homeless girl living on the street, must fend for herself while striving to earn enough money to find shelter and return to school. She cautiously befriends Q, another street child, and later takes in Dylan, a six‑year‑old boy who has nowhere to stay. When Dylan’s parents miss him, Maddie and Q shoulder the responsibility of caring for him. Together, they form an unconventional family, and Maddie learns that asking for help—and trusting friends—can be the key to building a future amid hardship.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Darlene Ryan
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