Boy Who Steals Houses

Sam and Avery, two broken boys, are abandoned by their relatives and are trying to build a new life. They are caught breaking into empty houses but are taken under the wing of a large, chaotic family. Sam falls for Moxie but has a secret that his past is about to catch up with him.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2019
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

In a tale that oscillates between poignant and uplifting, this captivating story unfolds. Despite being just fifteen years old, Sam finds himself responsible for caring for his older brother, Avery, who has autism. Left abandoned by every relative they've ever known, Sam embarks on a mission to create a new life for himself and his brother. To sustain themselves, they resort to breaking into empty houses when their owners are away. However, their routine is disrupted one day when they are caught in the act by a family who returns home. To Sam's astonishment, this large and chaotic family embraces him, treating him as if he were a friend of one of their siblings.

Sam finds himself deeply entangled in their lives, forming connections with each of the teenagers. He develops a particular fondness for Moxie, a beautiful girl within the family. But as Sam's past begins to catch up with him, he faces the daunting challenge of confronting the consequences of his actions.

This heartfelt narrative, reminiscent of the works of Jandy Nelson and Jennifer Niven, will resonate with fans of those authors and anyone seeking a story that explores the complexities of family, love, and resilience.

Weight: 294g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781408349922