NZ Intermediate School Librarians discussion

Beverly Tapinski is a runaway, but now that she has turned fourteen, she figures it’s just leaving with plans to find her own place in the world. Her dog has died, one of her best friends has moved away and her alcoholic mother only cares about herself therefore she will not be missed.
After hitching a ride with her cousin to the next largest seaside town Beverly finds work, a place to stay and meets an eclectic group of strangers who become her new family. She lies about her age and is so afraid to let anyone into her past. In this heart-warming story with a sprinkling of humour Beverly learns to trust people and believe in herself. This book is a thoughtful companion to Kate DiCamillo’s Raymie Nightingale and Louisiana’s Way Home.
A perfect fit for the preteen Intermediate age girl who too is learning to fit in and believe in themselves.