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Crossing the Tracks - by Barbara Stuber (Paperback)

Name: Crossing the Tracks - by Barbara Stuber (Paperback)
Brand: Margaret K. McElderry Books
SKU: 88846337
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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

Specifications

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 dimensions: 0.7 inches length x 5.7 inches width x 8.5 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.52 pounds

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Q: What kind of characters can readers expect in this story?

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A: Readers can expect beautifully realized characters, showcasing both humor and emotional depth.
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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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A: The author of the book is Barbara Stuber.
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Q: What is the main theme of the book?

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A: The main theme revolves around finding family and belonging amidst adversity in 1920s rural Missouri.
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