Bibliographical information:

Frost, Helen. Keesha's House. New York: Frances Foster Books, 2003.

Brief summary:

Through sonnets and sestinas from varying points of view, Frost tells the story of six teenagers who, for various reasons, run away from home and end up hiding out in the same house.

Comments:

Despite being written in traditional poetic forms, this book is so accessible that it's easy to forget about those forms. The voices of the teens and the adults around them come through, and give many perspectives on each of the runaways' stories.

Grade/Age level:

Young Adult

Cautions:

Pregnancy. Sexuality. Sexual abuse. Physical abuse. Violence. Drunk driving. This really is a young adult book.

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