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A Duet for Home by Karina Yan Glaser

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evamadera1's review against another edition

5.0

This book is yet another gem on the 2024 SCASL Junior Book Award List. Glaser created two believable and relatable characters in June and Tyrell who meet at a homeless shelter in New York City. They each struggle with difficult but highly realistic issues like grief for June and her mother due to the death of her father and, for Tyrell, a present but uninvolved mother who cannot keep a job which has contributed to three years living in the shelter. The way that the story ended I loved but the cynical part of me cast a lot of suspicion on the likelihood of that chain of events being realistic in our current political system. Overall though, I highly enjoyed and recommend this book.

jenmangler's review

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4.0

I really loved June and Tyrell and I was sad to leave them when the book was over. I very much want to know what happens to them next. Karina Yan Glaser makes you care about everyone at Huey House and helps the reader understand the difficulties you face when you're unhoused.

congressbaby143's review

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4.0

This middle-grade book is a good introduction to the homeless and housing crisis in the US.

bibliobrandie's review

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4.0

Middle grade (on the younger side) story of family, friendship, poverty, loss, grief, and homelessness. Important look at families living in shelters. I liked the dual perspectives. Loved the author's note.