Rez Runaway (Sidestreets)

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"This is a brutally honest look at what can happen to homeless youth, especially if they are struggling with gender identity. No punches are pulled... The reality of living on the street is brought to life...

Dialogue is fresh and natural although without the swearing that would be more realistic. Florence has really captured the lilt and tone of talk on the reserve. Chapters are short and the reading level is 3.9 so although the issues in this book will appeal to all high school students it will also be accessible to those high school students who are struggling to read well."

--Joan Marshall,"Resource Links" (02/01/2017)

"This story was an emotional rollercoaster."--Andria Henry,"NetGalley Reviewer" (06/10/2017)

"Overall, Rez Runaway is an interesting book that not only tells an interesting tale but does well in increasing awareness in regards to discrimination, stereotypes, marginalized groups and most importantly of all support in unexpected places in Canadian society."--Jess Tran, Reviewer,"NetGalley" (07/24/2017)

"A compelling read that deals with plenty of complex and current issues. Melanie Florence has a real gift for immersing readers in the story...While there are many novels dealing with a teen's struggle to accept his or her own sexual identity, this is one of the first I've come across, dealing with a transgender character and two-spiritedness. Highly Recommended"-- (11/14/2016)

"Covering tough topics such as gay bashing, gender identity, and underage prostitution, Florence unflinchingly depicts the risks encountered by LGBTQ teens. A gritty fairy tale for modern times, Rez Runaway communicates hope and compassion to an increasingly vulnerable teen demographic with an optimistic endnote that all teens need to hear: 'It really does get better.'"-- (09/08/2016)

"Lots of stuff going on in such a short book. I like the upbeat and optimistic tone."-- (03/28/2017)

"Rez Runaway was the same as an being in an emotional roller coaster...I'm defenitely reading something else from Melanie Florence if I have the chance."-- (08/04/2017)

"Even with the heavy load from all the important topics, it's a breeze to get through. It's short and simply written for even the most reluctant readers."-- (12/23/2017)

Reseña del editor

When he gets drunk and reveals that he is gay, life on the reservation becomes intolerable for Joe Littlechief--even his religious mother rejects him--so he takes off for Toronto, where he must survive on the streets with the help of two new friends.