No Known Address
by Steven Barwin
Included in the Social Emotional Learning collection
A teen in conflict with his parents searches for a place to live and a way to keep his life together.
Teen homelessness is not always connected to poverty and crime. Sometimes there's more to the story. No Known Address follows a teen named Tyler from a privileged family in Victoria, British Columbia, who is kicked out of his home by his abusive dad after being blamed for bringing prescription narcotics to a party. This novel brings to light the serious nature of verbal and emotional abuse and how difficult it is to be understood and access support in such circumstances.
About the Author
STEVEN BARWIN is a teacher and the author of Trap Jam and Cold Grab in the Lorimer SideStreets series. He has also written several sports novels. Steven lives in Thornhill, Ontario.
Reviews
"A thought-provoking problem novel about a teen’s journey to find a safe place to call home."
"Emphasis is placed on keeping the plot moving, making it a good choice for reluctant readers."
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