The Way Back Home 12+
About this book
An OLA Red Maple Honour Book!
Zoe Bird is going nowhere fast. She's angry and lonely, and her only true friend is her granny, whose Alzheimer's is worsening.
When her parents put Granny in a home, Zoe decides now is the time to break free. She smuggles Granny out and together they hit the road on a trip to find Zoe's long-lost uncle.
But there will be some home truths along the way. . .
From award-winning storyteller Allan Stratton comes a moving story of unresolved family conflicts, and a young girl’s awakening to the things that matter most.
Reviews
Praise and Accolades for The Way Back Home:
"Funny, raw and heartbreaking, this emotional story about family, loss and transformation will touch readers and raise questions about loyalty, justice and forgiveness." — Canadian Children's Book News
“The Way Back Home is a heartfelt, riveting novel from a master of his craft.” —Quill and Quire
“With LGBTQ themes and a satisfying ending, The Way Back Home is a heartwarming story about a granddaughter's unconditional love for her grandmother.” —National Reading Campaign
Carnegie Medal, UK 2018, Nominated
Governor General's Award, Young People's Literature — Text, 2017, Short-listed
Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Starred Selection 2017
OLA Red Maple Award for Fiction, 2018, Finalist
