About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like they are being lost in the shuffle of a busy or growing family. Home from Home speaks directly to the 'invisible' child who feels that their needs and presence are secondary to those of their siblings or the household's financial stress. It is a quiet, realistic story about Paul, a boy who finds the emotional warmth he craves not at home, but in the company of an elderly neighbor. While the book touches on themes of neglect and loneliness, it focuses on the beauty of intergenerational friendship and the agency a child can find in seeking out their own support systems. Published in the late 1970s, it offers a grounded, unsentimental look at working-class life. It is an excellent choice for children aged 8 to 12 who appreciate thoughtful, character-driven stories that validate their complex feelings about family dynamics and the desire for a place where they truly belong.
