First published 2007
Hollis Woods has bounced between more foster homes than she can count. She even fled from the Regans, the one family that truly welcomed her. Now she lives with Josie, an elderly artist whose warmth and quirky nature make Hollis want to stay put for once. But Josie's memory slips a little more each day. When Social Services discovers Josie's condition, they'll remove Hollis and place Josie in a care facility. Hollis refuses to let them tear apart this fragile bond. She's broken free from the system before, and this time she'll bring Josie along. As she plots their escape, Hollis can't stop thinking about her time with the Regans. She captures those precious memories in drawings, preserving each moment she threw away. Her art becomes both refuge and reminder of the family connection she fears she'll never find again.
Genres: fiction, family, art, contemporary, foster-children, adoption, found-family, foster-parents
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, social-outcasts
3 pages · Audio CD · Listening Library (Audio)