![]() She also drew inspiration from a Hiroshima survivor, Sadako Sasaki and her paper cranes, as well as the sandhill cranes migration. I read somewhere that the inspiration for Carry Me Home was a NPR story that Fox heard about a family living in their car in Montana. In Lulu's case, she finds help from a kind lunch lady, librarian, and Jack, the nice boy she meets at school. There's lots of good information woven into the story about seeing what's around you, and that caring, helpful people do exist. It's a realistic portrayal of the difficulties faced with homelessness and how some children can slide through the cracks. Lulu's life at times is sad, but also hopeful. Her goal throughout the story is to hide their homelessness from all the adults around her. Although she's afraid that she and her little sister might be separated if anyone is to find out their secret, she tries to take over in her dad's absence. ![]() Lulu is a beautiful example of a caring, loving older sister who is determined, strong, a talented writer, singer and wisher. Such a fabulous book, finished it in one sitting!! Carry Me Home is a riveting, quick read and Lulu will capture your heart. ![]()
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