Made as a school project for educational purposes
Road To Paris by Nikki Grimes
Summary
The Road to Paris is about a girl name Paris Richmond. Her and her brother, Malcolm are foster kids. Their mother Viola, who was not capable of taking care of the two kids. After their father left, she turned to alcohol. Paris and Malcolm are constantly moving. They were living with the Boone family but one day decided to run away because the father was constantly beating Paris. The two don't get far. They arrived at their grandmother's house. Their grandmother isn't in a state for taking care of the children so she calls child services, separating Paris and Malcolm. Paris then goes to live with the Lincoln family while her brother goes to a boys orphanage. Through out the book Paris deals with difficulties fitting in with her new home and school. Paris adjusted pretty quickly to end up having a happy lifestyle with the Lincolns. Being with the Lincoln's taught Paris many things and she met new friends to help her get through the hardships of a starting out in a new place.