Shifty by Lynn Hazen - ESSENTIAL

Hazen, Lynn E. Shifty, 188 p. (approx.). Tricycle Press, September 2008. 

MS – ESSENTIAL 

Shifty has moved to a new foster home complete with a little sister and baby brother. For all the best reasons, Shifty is constantly breaking the rules and putting his new sister’s life in danger. A new, very strict case worker is just looking for an excuse to shut down that foster home, increasing the tension. And Martha, the foster mother has been very distracted lately, increasing Shifty’s chances at unintentional mischief. Shifty is not the brightest bulb in the bunch, but he does have a lot of heart and some street smarts, both of which he will need to surmount his little family’s challenges. 

While comparisons to The Pinballs are inevitable, this is The Pinballs all grown up and moved into the modern world. I can't say its my favorite cover, but you really need to see past that! Only one swear word. 

Cindy, Library-Teacher.