This review was published in the School Library Journal June 2018 issue. VERDICT A well-written work of realism that will be a mirror to some and a window for others. Readers will be cheering for Felix as he learns to finally let others help him. Prominent throughout this story is Felix’s love for trivia and his quest to land a spot on a new junior edition of a game show, which he believes will end his housing troubles. The anguish that Felix faces as he strives to follow his mother’s demand that he hide their predicament is palpable, and readers will empathize with Felix’s situation. From beloved Governor General Literary Award-winning author Susin Nielsen comes a touching and funny middle-grade story about family, friendship and growing up when you're one step away from. As the months go on and the weather changes, their situation becomes less and less bearable and leads Felix to a breaking point. Astrid manages to hide their situation from the authorities and even talks her way into securing Felix a spot at a competitive French Immersion program in a new school despite the lack of a fixed address. Also, he doesn’t like to be called homeless-he would rather use “between places”-but in his home city of Vancouver, vans do not qualify as homes to the mainstream population. There is a logical reason for every single move-logical to his mother Astrid, at least. Gr 5-8 –Felix Knutsson lived in four different homes before calling a van his home.
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