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The Smell of Other People's Houses

The Smell of Other People's Houses

Published in
2016
3.93
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Description

In Alaska, 1970, being a teenager here isn’t like being a teenager anywhere else. Ruth has a secret that she can’t hide forever. Dora wonders if she can ever truly escape where she comes from, even when good luck strikes. Alyce is trying to reconcile her desire to dance, with the life she’s always known on her family’s fishing boat. Hank and his brothers decide it’s safer to run away than to stay home—until one of them ends up in terrible danger.   Four very different lives are about to become entangled.
Age
12-17
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
240 pages

Why to read

  • Engaging plot
  • Relatable characters
  • Unique setting
  • Beautifully written