Outside - by Jennifer L Holm (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

From three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm, a chilling but heartfelt story of a girl being raised in a compound who doesn't understand how isolated and unusual her life is... until she must encounter the outside world.

Whatever you do, don't leave home.

Razzi has always been told: Don't go Outside. It isn't safe. There are people and creatures out there that will harm you. The walls of the Refuge will protect you from them.

Razzi's friend Ollie was curious about Outside... and it led to his death. So Razzi is trying to be on her best behavior. She is the oldest kid left, the one the younger kids look up to. She has to follow the rules.

But Outside has a way of getting in, and Razzi, guided by a dog she has a strangely close connection with, wonders what it's like to run free beyond the walls.

If she steps away from everything she's ever known... what will she find?

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Praise for Sunny Rolls the Dice:

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* "A sweet, funny, and silly story with a serious message at its core: stop trying so hard to be cool, and just have fun being yourself." -- School Library Journal, starred review

* "The dice are rolling readers' way in this third outing." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Praise for Sunny Side Up:

"Heartbreaking and hopeful, Sunny Side Up is just the thing to chase away the clouds." --Raina Telgemeier, creator of Smile and Sisters

* "A humorous yet emotional story with a memorable protagonist and detailed full-color art that make this a perfect choice for fans of Raina Telgemeier." -- School Library Journal, starred review

* "The Holms tell this poignant, multi-threaded story with great warmth and humor, and exquisite comic timing." -- Shelf Awareness for Readers, starred review

Praise for Swing It, Sunny:

* "Fans of Sunny Side Up will adore this sequel, which provides enough background for new readers to jump right in." -- School Library Journal, starred review

* "Poignant and hilarious in turn and emotionally rich throughout. Another radiant outing." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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