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At a glance

Published
2003
Publisher
Frances Foster Books / Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Subgenre
Contemporary
Words
15,469
Section
Young Adult

Keesha's House

Helen Frost

Seven teenagers dealing with crises at home find refuge at Joe's house, their stories told in interlocking sestinas and sonnets.

  • Printz Honor 2004
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Themes

FamilyResilience & survivalPoverty & classCommunity & schoolPoetry & writing

Mood

Feels challenging, emotional, hopeful.

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