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Starred Review on April 1, 2018 | Young Adult
Gr 7 Up— Exotic animals have been released by the owner of a local zoo, moments before he shoots himself dead in the small town of Makersville, IN. This is probably the last thing that teenager Ronney needs in his neighborhood. As newsworthy an event as this is, it is nothing compared to the harsh realities of his own life. Ronney is from a mixed-race family, and since Makersville is small, Ronney knows that al...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
Fifteen-year-old Ronney is grudgingly keeping his family together after his depressed father attempts suicide. His fragile equilib...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
Fifteen-year-old Ronney is grudgingly keeping his family together after his depressed father attempts suicide. His fragile equilib...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
