Winterfolk

This gorgeous and lyrical debut novel is perfect for fans of Nova Ren Suma, Laura Ruby, and Nina LaCour. Rain doesn't wish on stars anymore. For as long as she can remember, her home has been among the Winterfolk, a group of homeless people living outside Seattle. Being homeless has taught Rain how to be invisible. But when she discovers that the city plans to sweep out the Winterfolk's camp, her world is shattered. Determined to face the world like she's never had to before, she convinces her friend King to take her to Seattle. The city is full of strange sights, sounds, people—and memories. When Rain and King are separated, she must fend for herself, and realizes that she's not invisible after all. And if she's going to save herself, King, and the Winterfolk, she'll need to find a star big enough to make all of her wishes come true. For As Long As She Can Remember, Rain's Home Has Been Among The Winterfolk, A Group Of Homeless People Living Outside Seattle. When She Discovers That The City Plans To Sweep Out The Winterfolk's Camp, Her World Is Shattered. She Convinces Her Friend King To Take Her To Seattle, But When They Become Separated, Rain Must Fend For Herself. If She's Going To Save Herself, King, And The Winterfolk, She'll Need To Find A Star Big Enough To Make All Of Her Wishes Come True. Janel Kolby. Rain is a homeless teen living with her father in the woods outside Seattle, near a community of other homeless people called the Winterfolk. She finds safety and sanctuary in this hidden worlduntil the day that safety is shattered when she learns the city plans to clear the woods of everyone who lives there. Now shes forced to confront Seattle, which is full of strange sights, sounds, peopleand memories... After learning that Seattle plans to clear out Winterfolk, its homeless camp, Rain convinces her friend King to take her into the city where she discovers that she is not invisible and can save her community.