Begging for Change

Name: Begging for Change
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781368019415
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By Sharon Flake

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Summary

Begging for Change by Sharon Flake is a compelling story about Raspberry Hill, a young girl grappling with issues of money, trust, and family. After her father, fresh out of prison, causes unforeseen chaos, Raspberry must navigate the complex terrain of friendships, ethics, and her own growing sense of morality, all while surrounded by the challenges of inner-city life. This children’s book offers insight into responsibility and personal growth through a narrative rich with emotion and resilience.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in thought-provoking stories about resilience and personal growth. Following the journey of a young girl navigating tough life situations, it offers an insightful perspective into overcoming challenges and the power of understanding and compassion. Fans of heartfelt, emotion-driven narratives in children's literature would likely find it engaging and relatable.

Begging for Change

The story of one young girl's struggle for money and survival, and the lengths she will go to get both, now reissued with an arresting new cover.

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Is there greed in Raspberry Hill's genes?

In this sequel to the Coretta Scott King Honor Book Money Hungry, once-homeless Raspberry Hill vows never to end up on the streets again. It's been a year since Raspberry's mother threw her hard-earned money out the window like trash, so to Raspberry, money equals security and balance. She's determined to do anything to achieve it.

But when a troubled neighbourhood teenager attacks her mother and Raspberry's drug-addicted father returns, Raspberry becomes desperate for her life to change and ends up doing the unthinkable, potentially ruining her friendships and losing her self-respect along the way. Will Raspberry accept that nothing good comes of bad money? Or is she destined to follow in her father's footsteps?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Begging for Change by Sharon Flake is praised for its authentic and evolving characters, with genuine relationships that drive personal growth, according to the BCCB. Booklist highlights the engaging and lively dialogue that captivates readers throughout the first-person narrative.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781368019415

Publisher: Disney Book Publishing Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 April 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Disney Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 289g

Pages: 256

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Sharon Flake Young Adult

About the Author

Sharon G. Flake has an international reputation as a top author for children and young adults. Her breakout novel, The Skin I'm In, established her as a must-read author among middle and high school students, parents, and educators. She has spoken to more than two hundred thousand young people, and hugged nearly as many. Flake has penned nine novels, numerous short stories, plays, and a picture book entitled You Are Not a Cat. Her work has received numerous awards, such as the Coretta Scott King Honor award and the YWCA Racial Justice Award, and her books have been named to many prestigious lists, including Kirkus Review's Top Ten Books of the Year, Best Books for Young Adults by the American Library Association, Top Ten Books for the Teen Age by the New York Public Library, Top Twenty Recommended Books to Read by the Texas Library Association, 100 Books Every Teenage Girl Should Read, and Booklist Editor's Choice, among others. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, go to sharonflake.com, or follow her on Twitter @sharonflake.