Homeless Boy by Michael Freier (12 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Imagine being seven. Imagine coming home after staying at a friend's to find out that your parents and sister are gone, no notice. That's what happened to John that summer afternoon. Homeless Boy tells the story of a boy, John, who goes through a period of homelessness in South Dakota in the 1950s. When the John's parents leave for California to look for work, he is shunted between families until he runs away. He sleeps in cars or a church basement, forages for food in garbage containers, and steals leftovers from cafes. His only regular meal is the school lunch. To pass time, John hangs around Main Street and witnesses the characters and goings-on, including a sexual assault. He finds himself in a new world, one where the threat of violence is always just around the corner. Can he survive long enough to find his family? Being seven and away from your parents is not easy. Being seven, alone, and homeless is a nightmare. Order your copy now and read John's story!

Genre: Coming of Age