Spring 2024

Outta Here

  • Interest Level: Grade 9 - Grade 12
  • Reading Level: Grade 5

Outta Here is the story of a lively and imaginative small-town teen living with a mom whose pain medication has led to addiction, leaving little money for basics—like food.

Elise’s best friend and her sympathetic teachers offer what help they can, but there’s only so much they can do. Elise’s situation suddenly turns dangerous when her mother invites a fellow addict into their lives. Elise has to find a better path for herself—to get to college, pay for her education, and deal with her mother’s lifestyle.

An authentic, hard-hitting novel that captures a reality faced by many teens whose families experience the epidemic of opioid addiction. Elise’s story highlights life choices a teen can face, and the overwhelming feelings that can come if those choices have to be made with little support from family or community.

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Interest Level Grade 9 - Grade 12
Reading Level Grade 5
Genre High/Low, Young Adult
Category SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2024
Publisher James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers
Imprint Lorimer Children & Teens
Language English
Number of Pages 176
Publication Date 2024-01-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS YAF058080, YAF058130, YAF018060
Dewey [Fic]
Dimensions 5.5 x 8.5
Lexile 470
Features Author/Illustrator biography and Reviewed

Author: Lea Beddia

Lea Beddia is an author, storyteller, and educator. Born and raised in Montreal, she now teaches school in Joliette, Quebec, where she lives with her husband and three children.

Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

“Élise is a powerhouse of a character who refuses to compromise, even when all odds are stacked against her. . . . A heartbreaking testament to saving oneself.”—Kirkus Reviews