What I Carry by Longo, Jennifer

"A deeply touching story about survival, hope, and love." --Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author

A powerful and heartwarming look at a teen girl about to age out of the foster care system.

Growing up in foster care, Muir has lived in many houses. And if she's learned one thing, it is to Pack. Light. Carry only what fits in a suitcase.

Toothbrush? Yes. Socks? Yes. Emotional attachment to friends? foster families? a boyfriend? Nope! There's no room for any additional baggage.

Muir has just one year left before she ages out of the system. One year before she's free. One year to avoid anything--or anyone--that could get in her way.

Then she meets Francine. And Kira. And Sean.

And everything changes.

Author: Jennifer Longo
Publisher: Ember
Published: 01/26/2021
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780553537741
Age Range: 13-17

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.6
Point Value: 12
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 510216 / What I Carry

About the Author
JENNIFER LONGO is the author of Six Feet Over It and Up to This Pointe. She holds an MFA in Writing for Theater from Humboldt State University. Jennifer lives in Seattle with her husband and daughter and writes about writing at jenlongo.com. You can also find her on Twitter @JenLiaLongo.