Books like Finn by Matthew Olshan
Chloe Wilder is a quiet, tomboyish teenager who lives with her grandparents in a middle‑class suburb after surviving a turbulent life with her mother. The arrival of Silvia Morales, the family’s illegal immigrant maid, adds tension when Silvia’s pregnancy forces her out of the house.
Chloe’s life is further disrupted when she is compelled to join Silvia on the road, setting them on a series of misadventures and brushes with danger. Their journey blends humor with stark moments, offering a modern retelling of classic themes set against the backdrop of suburban America where urban wilderness and highway traffic intersect.
The novel has been adopted as required reading for ninth‑grade English in South Carolina and has been named among the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Best 100 Books, reflecting its relevance to contemporary young adult readers.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Matthew Olshan
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