Somebody's Someone

12-year-old Ruby Bean has become an Accidental Expert on Missing Mothers. When Ruthie, her mother goes missing again due to mental illness and addiction – Ruby and her aunt leap into action to search for Ruthie.
A jewelry store robbery and unexpected kindness from the victim bring more twists to the journey. From Georgia to Washington to New York City Ruby discovers that sometimes even the worst events can bring the best surprises into one’s life.

Nearly 1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year. 46 percent of Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition sometime in their life, and half of those people will develop conditions by the age of 14.

5.25" x 7.75"   184 pages   Ages 10-14

BISACS: JUV039020    JUV039240    JUV013030

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Jacketed Hardcover / 978-1-947159-87-7 / $18.99 (List)
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Early Praise for Somebody's Someone

“Somebody’s Someone is a real treat for young readers, blending humor, love and friendship in the story of a twelve-year-old meeting the challenges of life with a mentally ill parent head on. I highly recommend it for young readers.”
– Barbara Binns, award-winning author of Courage and Unlawful Orders

"All in all, a bit of a gem! A superbly written character-led novel for 10-14 year olds. Highly recommended!
--The Wishing Shelf Awards

"The novel's heady mix of realism and buoyancy carries all the way to the extraordinary ending. Dzamesi's spectacular black and white artwork renders such indelible images as Ruby's big, soulful eyes and Daisy's even bigger hat.   A young girl's bumpy life begets an uplifting narrative journey."  -- Kirkus Reviews