About the book
Molly Moberly knows she doesn't belong in this small Missouri town with her great-aunt Fay. It's just a temporary arrangement--until her mother gets out of the hospital. But then Molly meets Will, a fellow stray, and begins to realize she's not the only one on the outside. In fact, it seems like the town's full of strays--only some end up where they belong sooner than others. Richard Peck has created a rich, compassionate story that will go straight to the heart of every kid who's ever felt like an outsider.\"This sensitive heroine is one readers will want to take under their wing.\" --Publishers Weekly, starred review
Editions of Strays Like Us
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780803722910
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780141306193
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101174364
Read an Excerpt
Molly Moberly knows she doesn't belong in this small Missouri town with her great-aunt Fay. It's just a temporary arrangement--until her mother gets out of the hospital. But then Molly meets Will, a fellow stray, and begins to realize she's not the only one on the outside. In fact, it seems like the town's full of strays--only some end up where they belong sooner than others. Richard Peck has created a rich, compassionate story that will go straight to the heart of every kid who's ever felt like an outsider.\"This sensitive heroine is one readers will want to take under their wing.\" --Publishers Weekly, starred review
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strays Like Us about?
Molly Moberly knows she doesn't belong in this small Missouri town with her great-aunt Fay. It's just a temporary arrangement--until her mother gets out of the hospital. But then Molly meets Will, a fellow stray, and begins to realize she's not the only one on the outside. In fact, it seems like the town's full of strays--only some end up where they belong sooner than others. Richard Peck has created a rich, compassionate story that will go straight to the heart of every kid who's ever felt like an outsider.\"This sensitive heroine is one readers will want to take under their wing.\" --Publishers Weekly, starred review
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Strays Like Us?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Where can I read a sample of Strays Like Us?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780803722910
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Strays Like Us?
Richard Peck
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Strays Like Us is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780803722910) and paperback(ISBN 9780141306193) and ebook(ISBN 9781101174364)
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