Slake's Limbo: 121 Days
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1969
128
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1970s
1969
YA
Slake's Limbo: 121 Days by Felice Holman follows the journey of Aremis Slake, a young, adaptable boy who escapes his school bullies in the suburbs and survives in New York City's subway tunnels for 121 days, selling newspapers and finding solace in his makeshift home until a life-threatening event propels him towards building a new life above ground, culminating in a decision to stop running from his problems. The novel addresses themes of homelessness and bullying.
128
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1970s
1969
YA
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