Survival Strategies of the Almost Brave

When Liberty and Billie’s mom is killed, their father assumes custody of them, but on a road trip he abandons them at a gas station. Liberty takes care of her young sister and they use their wits and inner strength to make it home safely. The kindness of strangers helps Liberty heal and gain a deeper understanding of herself. This book, for grades 5-9, is a story of perseverance, resiliency, and the power of love, but also deals with the themes of death, abandonment, theft, and abuse in a sensitive manner.