The iconic start to the timeless, Newbery-winning series from Cynthia Voigt.
âItâs still true.â Thatâs the first thing James Tillerman says to his older sister, Dicey, every morning. Itâs still true that their mother has abandoned the four Tillermans in a mall parking lot somewhere in the middle of Connecticut. Itâs still true that they have to find their own way to Great-aunt Cillaâs house in Bridgeport. Itâs still true that they need to spend as little as possible on food and seek shelter anywhere that is out of view of the authorities. Itâs still true that the only way they can hope to all stay together is to just keep moving forward.
Deep down, Dicey hopes they can find someone to trust, someone who will take them in and love them. But sheâs afraid itâs just too much to hope for...