Books like Saving Red by Sonya Sones
When Molly Rosenberg signs up for her high‑school community‑service requirement, she thinks the Santa Monica homeless count will be easy. Instead she meets Red, a spirited girl a few years older than herself who is also homeless.
Enthralled by Red’s resilience, Molly resolves to bring her back to family for Christmas, but Red keeps her past a mystery. Unsure of why they both refuse to share, Molly must face her own trauma from the previous winter, while one day encountering Cristo, a charming boy on a Ferris wheel, who adds a complex layer to her journey.
Through friendship, service learning and quiet courage, the novel explores themes of disability, trauma, and the search for belonging during the holiday season.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Sonya Sones
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