One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt. 240 p. Nancy Paulsen Books/ Penguin Young Readers, May, 2012. 9780399256158. (Own.)
#tbt celebrates the tenth anniversary of the publication of One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt. This TMS favorite was the author's debut. Twelve-year-old Carley Connors was placed in foster care with the Murphy family after her step-father beat up her and her mother. Her mother is still hospitalized and unable to adequately care for Carley. Carley is furious at everyone and does not want to be in foster care. She's not alone, Mr. Murphy and the oldest Murphy boy don't want Carley there either. But Mrs. Murphy does and very soon, the two younger boys warm to Carley and she begins to realize that a family can be a safe place filled with love. Readers will be captivated by Carley's first-person narration. She's snarky and hilarious, but really hurting inside.
This book is a favorite for a very good reason.
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