Books with title Toby Lived Here

While in foster care, Toby and her sister learn what “family” really meansWhen Toby’s father dies in a car accident, her mother gets a new job and a cheaper apartment. At first it seems as if everything might be all right, but soon the pressure gets to be too much. Toby’s mother stops cooking, stops talking, and starts crying or laughing at random times. When she is committed to a rest home, Toby and her sister, Anne, are placed in foster care against their will.. The Selwyns are a kind couple, but nothing about their house feels like home. The artwork is tacky, the music is lame, and the kitchen table is depressing yellow Formica. But in her simple little bedroom, Toby finds a haven. As she and her sister struggle to adjust to their scary new life, she learns that family is what you make it, and home can be anywhere you feel at peace. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Hilma Wolitzer, including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author’s personal collection.

Who settled in deserts and why did they stay? What about the Arctic or the Great Plains? Who Lived Here? answers these questions by comparing and contrasting the way people lived in various environments over the course of decades and even centuries. Why did people settle in these environments, some of which are friendlier than others? How did the environments’ physical features impact people’s daily lives? The series also explores how people changed the environment over time. Features include maps, infographics, timelines, and simple primary sources.

Who settled in deserts and why did they stay? What about the Arctic or the Great Plains? Who Lived Here? answers these questions by comparing and contrasting the way people lived in various environments over the course of decades and even centuries. Why did people settle in these environments, some of which are friendlier than others? How did the environments’ physical features impact people’s daily lives? The series also explores how people changed the environment over time. Features include maps, infographics, timelines, and simple primary sources.