Readers are now able to rejoin the Kids Under the Stairs in K. A. Holt's new release. Ms. J. is now in the library offering her kids a safe place to hang out as she continues the after school Newspaper Typing Club.
Ben Y is struggling at home and in school. At home memories of her older brother Benicio dominate everything. Ben Y hangs out in Benicio's old room and visits their secret hideout in the online game Sandbox to chat about current problems and remember how things used to be. At school Ben Y is taunted and teased by those who don't understand she just wants to be left alone.
Two new things threaten to derail Ben Y's fragile existence even more. There's a new kid named Ace. He makes Ben Y uncomfortable and comfortable at the same time, as if that's even possible. The other thing is Benicio's avatar is showing up in the chats in their secret place. It can't really be him or can it?
Holt's new novel is written in verse with chatroom conversations scattered throughout. Her take on divergent thinkers and learners makes Ben Y's continuing story a delight to read.
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