Books like No Place by Todd Strasser
When Dan’s parents can no longer pay their mortgage, the family is forced to leave their home and join a local tent city. Life in the makeshift community proves challenging, and the situation deteriorates when the town’s tent‑city leader is brutally beaten. The story explores the impact of poverty, homelessness, and the struggle for stability in an uncertain environment.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Todd Strasser
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