Safe Harbour

__2021 Red Maple Award — Shortlisted__**As far-fetched as her father's plan sounds, sticking to it is easy for Harbour — until it isn't.**Fourteen-year-old Harbour is living in a tent in a Toronto ravine with her dog, a two-month supply of canned tuna, and an unconventional reading list. She's not homeless, she tells herself. She's merely waiting for her home — a thirty-six-foot sailboat — to arrive with her father at the helm. Why should she worry when the clouds give her signs that assure her that she's safe and protected? When her credit card gets declined, phone contact from her father stops, and summer slips into a frosty fall, Harbour is forced to face reality and accept the help of a homeless teen named Lise to survive on the streets. Lise shows Harbour how to panhandle and navigate the shelter system while trying to unravel Harbour's mysterious past. But if Harbour tells her anything, the consequences could be catastrophic. 2021 Red Maple Award #8212; Shortlisted As far-fetched as her father's plan sounds, sticking to it is easy for Harbour #8212; until it isn't. Fourteen-year-old Harbour is living in a tent in a Toronto ravine with her dog, a two-month supply of canned tuna, and an unconventional reading list. She's not homeless, she tells herself. She's merely waiting for her home #8212; a thirty-six-foot sailboat #8212; to arrive with her father at the helm. Why should she worry when the clouds give her signs that assure her that she's safe and protected? When her credit card gets declined, phone contact from her father stops, and summer slips into a frosty fall, Harbour is forced to face reality and accept the help of a homeless teen named Lise to survive on the streets. Lise shows Harbour how to panhandle and navigate the shelter system while trying to unravel Harbour's mysterious past. But if Harbour tells her anything, the consequences could be catastrophic "As crazy as her father's plan sounds, sticking to it is easy for Harbour -- until it isn't. Fourteen-year-old Harbour is living in a tent in a Toronto ravine with her dog, a two-month supply of canned tuna, and an eccentric reading list. She's not homeless, she tells herself. She's merely waiting for her home -- a thirty-six-foot sailboat -- to arrive with her father at the helm. Why would she worry when the clouds give her sign that assure her that she's safe and protected? When her credit card gets declined, phone contact from her father stops, and summer slips into a frosty fall, Harbour is forced to face reality and accept the help of a homeless girl named Lise to survive on the streets. Lise shows Harbour how to panhandle and navigate the shelter system while trying to unravel Harbour's mysterious past. But if Harbour tells her anything, the consequences could be catastrophic."-- Provided by publisher As Crazy As Her Father’s Plan Sounds, Sticking To It Is Easy For Harbour — Until It Isn’t. Fourteen-year-old Harbour Is Living In A Tent In A Toronto Ravine With Her Dog, A Two-month Supply Of Canned Tuna, And An Unconventional Reading List. She’s Not Homeless, She Tells Herself. She’s Merely Waiting For Her Home — A Thirty-six-foot Sailboat — To Arrive With Her Father At The Helm. Why Should She Worry When The Clouds Give Her Signs That Assure Her That She’s Safe And Protected? When Her Credit Card Gets Declined, Phone Contact From Her Father Stops, And Summer Slips Into A Frosty Fall, Harbour Is Forced To Face Reality And Accept The Help Of A Homeless Teen Named Lise To Survive On The Streets. Lise Shows Harbour How To Panhandle And Navigate The Shelter System While Trying To Unravel Harbour's Mysterious Past. But If Harbour Tells Her Anything, The Consequences Could Be Catastrophic. As crazy as her fathers plan sounds, sticking to it is easy for Harbour until it isnt. Fourteen-year-old Harbour is living in a tent in a Toronto ravine with her dog, a two-month supply of canned tuna, and an eccentric reading list. Shes not homeless, she tells herself. Shes merely waiting for her home a thirty-six-foot sailboat to arrive with her father at the helm. Why should she worry when the clouds give her signs that assure her that shes safe and protected? When her credit card gets declined, phone contact from her father stops, and summer slips into a frosty fall, Harbour is forced to face reality and accept the help of a homeless girl named Lise to survive on the streets. Lise shows Harbour how to panhandle and navigate the shelter system while trying to unravel Harbour's mysterious past. But if Harbour tells her anything, the consequences could be catastrophic.