  | My so-called family Author: Gordon, Gia | |
| Price: $23.08 | ||
Summary:
Sixth-grader artist Ash, who has been in foster care most of her life, struggles with an ancestral tree assignment, but soon discovers the true meaning of family.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (09/01/24)
School Library Journal (00/11/24)
Booklist (11/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 11/01/2024 Ash, not Ashley, does not want to do the family-tree assignment because she doesn’t have a family tree. She’s got a mom in prison, a dead grandma, and a series of failed foster families that never made her feel like she’s engulfed in their loving branches. Her latest foster mom, Gladys, doesn’t seem to care much about her, but Gladys' son, Jordan, is around more and more; he’s growing angrier and angrier, and Ash knows the clock is ticking. With a new friend by her side, Ash slowly begins to open up to those around her and learn that while her life may be hard, that doesn’t mean the lives of those around her are easy. A tough book that doesn’t shy away from challenging families and scary nights, this debut novel allows Ash to grow not only in resilience but also her ability to rely on others once she allows her friends and teachers in. Hand to fans of Ellen Hopkins and Barbara Dee. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
