![]() ![]() ![]() The many examples of community spirit-Socko’s mom helping a girl in an abusive relationship, Socko’s great-grandfather finding a man a job, and Socko befriending a Livvie-are touching and inspiring. Adrian Fogelin shows that a true community is based not on physical proximity to friends and neighbors but on the willingness to be friendly and neighborly.Readers will sympathize with and relate to the well-developed, complex characters-whether it’s Socko, heartbroken at leaving his best friend behind in the inner city, or Socko’s new neighbor Livvie, who discovers her family is on the verge of bankruptcy.The book also touches on many enduring hot-button issues-including gangs, vandalism, and homelessness. With the recent economic collapse as a backdrop, both the housing crisis and unemployment are major plot points. ![]() A fast-moving, absorbing novel that has real-world relevance. ![]()
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