Junior Library Guild Selection CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Selection Bluestem Award Nominee (Illinois s Grades 3-5 Readers Choice Award) William Allen White Children s Book Award s Master List (Grades 3-5)
"Brings a pressing national crisis into clear focus for young readers; highly recommended." Kirkus Reviews
"By turns heartbreaking and affirming, this novel reminds readers what is most important and what we often take for granted. . . . An important purchase for upper elementary and early middle school collections." School Library Journal
Christie Matheson is the author and illustrator of many picture books, including Tap the Magic Tree, Touch the Brightest Star, and Bird Watch. Shelter is her first novel. She lives in San Francisco with her family. Find her on Instagram at @christiematheson.
