Shifty

By Lynn E. Hazen

Fifteen-year-old Shifty knows all about moving around and next to nothing about where he came from. When he's assigned to a new foster home and family, he tries hard to keep cool and stay out of trouble. But it seems like the more he tries to do the right thing, the more trouble he finds. As Shifty navigates a series of messy summer adventures, he struggles to find a balance between the street-wise spirit that has helped him survive and his longing for a place to call home. Lynne E. Hazen has created a fast-paced, page-turning plot full of surprises and warmth.  

• Language: English
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Release date: Mar 23, 2011
• ISBN: 9780307786906

Lynn E. Hazen

Lynn E. Hazen completed her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults at Vermont College. The author of Mermaid Mary Margaret, she lives with her family in Northern California.

Reviews for Shifty

[dubaireader · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Feel-good book.I loved this book; it hit just the right note between Soli's struggle to find roots in the foster system and his determination to help his foster Mum, Martha.Soli is a fantastic character from page one. He's 15, far from perfect, but his heart is in the right place. His "sister", Sissy, is 7 and they have a "baby brother", Thaddeus, who they renamed Chance.In spite of The efforts of the new social worker to split them all up and close Martha down, Soli is determined to keep hold of his new family.Sad in parts, happy in others and full of life, this is a great read.Definitely recommended.