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Highlights
- At fifteen, Iris is a hobo of sorts--no home, no family, no plan.
- 12 Years
- 8.5" x 5.7" Paperback
- 272 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Historical
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About the Book
Fifteen-year-old Iris Baldwin is stuck in the middle of 1920s rural Missouri, where she discovers that hobo is short for homeward bound, and cultivates an eccentric cast of folks into family, creating the home she's never had.Book Synopsis
At fifteen, Iris is a hobo of sorts--no home, no family, no plan. Her mother died when she was six, and her father focuses on his new girlfriend and his shoe business and has no time for his daughter. Without consulting her, he hires Iris out as a companion to a country doctor's elderly mother. Stuck in 1920s rural Missouri, Iris discovers that "hobo" might be short for "homeward bound" as she cultivates an eccentric cast of folks into family. But just as she starts to break out of her shell, tragedy strikes. Can Iris find the courage to carry on, and the cunning to outwit a menacing farmer? Beautifully realized characters and settings illuminate a story suffused with humor, warmth, and tear-jerking drama.Review Quotes
* "Stuber's tender, evocative style aptly portrays both the evil and the good while remaining emotionally true. . . . [A] noteworthy debut." --"KIRKUS, "starred review
* "Stuber’s tender, evocative style aptly portrays both the evil and the good while remaining emotionally true. . . . [A] noteworthy debut." --"KIRKUS, "starred review
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.7 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .52 Pounds
Suggested Age: 12 Years
Number of Pages: 272
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Historical
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Theme: United States, 20th Century
Format: Paperback
Author: Barbara Stuber
Language: English
Street Date: May 24, 2011
TCIN: 88846337
UPC: 9781416997047
Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-8871
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.52 pounds
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