Book details
Feels Like Home
Description
Growing up in a dead-end South Texas town, Mickey had two things she could count on: her big brother, Dannythe football hero everyone lovedand a beat-up copy of The Outsiders. But after the accidentafter Danny abandoned her to a town full of rumors and a drunken fatherall Mickey had left was a smoky memory, her anger, and the resolution to get out of town for good.But Danny is backand he's not the golden boy who left six years ago. He's altogether a different person, and the life Mickey has worked so hard to rebuild seems to be falling apart. Danny's anger is something Mickey just can't forgive, and his best friend's mysterious death six years ago keeps coming back to haunt the edges of her mind. No matter how hard she tries, she can't remember what happened that nightand she's starting to realize that remembering is the only way she can move on. She'll have to face the brother who broke her heart, and that beat-up book that will never again feel like home.From the Hardcover edition.
Age
12-15
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
224 pages
Why to read
- To explore themes of belonging and identity, as the title 'Feels Like Home' suggests a narrative centered around finding one's place in the world or returning to one's roots.
- To experience the unique writing style of e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, who may be known for creating vivid characters and tackling complex emotional topics with sensitivity and depth.
- To gain insight into the human condition, as books that evoke the feeling of 'home' often delve into relationships, family dynamics, and personal growth.
- To enjoy a story that potentially offers comfort and nostalgia, as 'home' typically conveys a sense of safety and familiarity that can be both touching and reassuring to readers.