Strays (Paperback)

from KMT01

Strays is an emotionally moving story about Iris Moody, a teen having all sorts of problems, from failing Junior English to depression after her mother's death and father's decision to move to a new, smaller city, and her interaction with a stray, three-legged Pit Bull, as damaged and hurting as ...

from Anne.Martin

I really, really, liked this book, and it is not something I say every day. Of course, the author used the usual feeling-good tricks and appeals to our sentimental side. I say it not to be accused of being blind or too naive. Bu so what? If you belong to the skeptical ones, or the cynical, think ...

from sburns35

Iris is an incredibly relatable character which made this novel a very enjoyable, quick read. Iris is in a dog training program where she meets the Roman, an abused three-legged pit bull. This is a story of empathy, acceptance and self-discovery. I really loved this novel.

from jurai2

After her mother dies, 16-year-old Iris is forced to grieve by herself when her workaholic father moves the two of them from LA to Santa Cruz, away from friends and familiarity. Like many teens, Iris uses words to vent her frustrations. Instead of journaling, however, she makes lists. When a teac...

from ebookreviewgal

Iris Moody is a California high school junior, living with her emotionally distant dad. Things haven't been easy for Iris. Her mom was killed in a drunk driving accident and her dad's response to the loss was to rid himself of all traces of his departed wife, while uprooting Iris from her home, f...