Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year "Exquisitely written,
Something Like Home touched my heart deeply. This beautiful story is
destined to become a classic." –Holly Goldberg Sloan, New York Times bestselling author of Counting by 7s "A sparkling gem of a book that will spring open the deepest places in your heart. I loved it, start to finish!"
–Rebecca Balcárcel, Pura Belpré Honor-winning author of The Other Half of Happy ★ "Arango's writing is
a joy to read, combining strong storytelling, compelling characters, and rich language....
Beautifully executed."
–Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ "Abundant bird facts–which Laura learned on daily walks with her father–add sensitive insight into Laura's interpretation of
family and loyalty."
–Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "Arango's writing is
intimate and heartbreaking, tackling such hefty issues as cultural identity, addiction, the pain of displacement and the anxiety it causes, and the adulation and rationalization that a child in pain can offer to adults they love."
–The Horn Book, starred review
★ "
Extraordinarily honest and sensitive, this novel in verse tactfully and gracefully deals with foster and kinship care and some of the many emotions involved." –
School Library Journal, starred review
"This
story
provides honest insight into the difficult subject matter of
foster care, addiction, and finding identity."
–The Bulletin "Arango's follow-up to her Newbery Honor debut is
a triumph for readers who need the hug without having to ask for it."
–Booklist
