Will she and Momma ever move out of the projects? What did Janae do with the two hundred bucks Raspberry loaned her? And whats really going on with Momma and that rich doctor? A haunting story of greed and forgiveness by the award-winning author of The Skin Im In, this unforgettable novel will keep you glued to every page. But even money cant answer the questions that keep Raspberry awake at night. And, when money is your best friend, theres more to do than hold it. When the green stuff greases her palm, she gets comfort from feeling its crinkly paper power. Memories of being homeless, sleeping in the streets, and eating handouts keep Raspberrys eye on the only prize that matters to her: cold, hard cash. She will do just about anything legal to get her hands on the almighty dollar - wash cars, sell rotten candy, skip lunch, clean houses. Thirteen-year-old Raspberry Hill is starved for money. Book Synopsis The mesmerizing story of one girls struggle to break her familys cycle of poverty is reissued with an arresting new cover. This Coretta Scott King Honor Book by multiple award-winning author Flake is reissued with new cover art. But even money cant answer the questions that keep her awake at night. About the Book Thirteen-year-old Raspberry Hill is starved for money and will do just about anything legal to get it.

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