The Benefits of Being an Octopus
Ann Braden
Seventh-grader Zoey cares for her much younger siblings after school while her mother works at a pizza parlor. At school, Zoey tries not to draw attention to herself, even as family responsibilities leave little room for homework or other parts of school life. When a teacher invites her to join debate club, Zoey begins to see things differently. She also faces the question of whether she can persuade her mother to leave her abusive boyfriend.
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