Annie and her brother Rew are being raised by their Gran. Gran is a very private person and keeps her money in different places in the house, for she doesn't trust anyone outside of her family.
She even home schooled the grand kids until the truant officer showed up and made them go to school. Annie is only eleven, but has to do a lot of the shopping when Gran isn't feeling well. And when the social worker comes around, she stretches the truth as her Gran has taught her. So when their is a prison break on the other side of the Zebra Forest and a man comes in and holds them hostage Annie and Rew are shocked to find out that the father that was dead, was really in prison. What happens after will change everything Annie and Rew believed. This novel is so moving a poignant it will take your breath away. I couldn't put it down. Started it this morning and finished it a little while ago. Ages 9-12 Candlewick $15.99
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