A Soft Place to Land

<p><strong>In this compelling and heartfelt mystery story, Janae Marks—author of the acclaimed bestselling <em>From the Desk of Zoe Washington</em>—follows a young girl reshaping her meaning of home. Perfect for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Rebecca Stead. Two starred reviews! A Project Lit Club Book Club Selection, S&L Lead Title, Banks Street Best Children''s Books of the Year, and Kids'' Indie Next List Pick! </strong></p><p><strong>“Joyful. A book that kids will love.” —Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of <em>When You Reach Me</em></strong></p><p>Joy Taylor has always believed home is the house she lived in her entire life. But then her dad lost his job, and suddenly, <em>home</em> becomes a tiny apartment with thin walls, shared bedrooms, and a place for tense arguments between Mom and Dad. Hardest of all, Joy doesn’t have her music to escape through anymore. Without enough funds, her dreams of becoming a grea