# Shelter - Hardcover

by **Christie Matheson** (Author)

**A heart-wrenching middle grade debut that considers homelessness from one girl's perspective and explores deep truths about the resounding impact of empathy. Perfect for fans of _One for the Murphys_ and _Paper Things_.**

Fifth grade can be tough for anyone. There are cliques and mean kids and homework and surprise math tests. But after tragedy strikes her family, almost-eleven-year-old Maya has a painful secret that makes many days feel nearly impossible.

And today might be Maya's toughest yet. Her family is on edge, she needs to travel alone across the city, a bully is out to get her, and Maya has to face this winter's biggest rainstorm without a coat or an umbrella.

But even on the rainiest days, there's hope that the sun will come out soon.

Emotional and compassionate, _Shelter_ looks at homelessness through one girl's eyes and explores the power of empathy, friendship, and love.

### Author Biography

Christie Matheson is the author and illustrator of many picture books, including _Tap the Magic Tree_, _Touch the Brightest Star_, and _Bird Watch_. _Shelter_ is her first novel. She lives in San Francisco with her family. Find her on Instagram at @christiematheson.

**Number of Pages:** 192

**Dimensions:** 0.9 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN

**Publication Date:** October 12, 2021

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Shelter

**Interest Level:** Middle Grades, 4-8

**Reading Level:** 4.7

**Point Value:** 5

## Details

- **Price:** 16.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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