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Seventeen-year-old Abby Lunde and her family are living on the streets. They had a normal life back in Omaha but, thanks to her mother's awful mistake, they had to leave behind what little they had for a new start in Rochester. Abby tries to be an average teenager-fitting in at school, dreaming of a boyfriend, college and a career in music. But Minnesota winters are unforgiving, and so are many teenagers. Her stepdad promises to put a roof over their heads, but times are tough for everyone and Abby is doing everything she can to keep her shameful secret from her new friends. The divide between rich and poor in high school is painfully obvious, and the stress of never knowing where they're sleeping or where they'll find their next meal is taking its toll on the whole family.
About the Author
C.H. Armstrong is a native Oklahoman transplanted in Minnesota, and is the author of ROAM and THE EDGE OF NOWHERE.A 1992 graduate of the University of Oklahoma, she holds a B.A. in Journalism and a minor in History. Cathie (as she is called by friends) is a prolific reader of many genres, and vividly remembers learning to read and the thrill of "unlocking the code" behind the letters that make up a word. Her favorite book is To Kill a Mockingbird, and she credits the lessons of Atticus Finch for shaping her into the adult she is today. Her Young Adult Novel, ROAM, pays tribute to Harper Lee and those many lessons. You can find out more about C.H. Armstrong by visiting her website at www.charmstrongbooks.com, through social media on Twitter (@C_H_Armstrong) , or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/charmstrongbooks.
