No Fixed Address

This book was phenomenal and phenomenally sad.Felix is homeless and is living with a mother, whom he adores, but as he grows, realizes is very untrustworthy and unstable. Balancing his love and loyalty for her, song with his sense of survival becomes increasingly difficult as he begins seventh grade and it’s harder to hide their situation.He gets his heart set on earning a spot on a quiz show (similar to Who Wants to Be a Millionaire) as a way to rocket them out of their life living in a Van, conning people, and stealing.But the road to this game show is not as easy as he once hoped, and he begins to realize that he can’t be self-reliant and happy at the same time.This book is hard to read, at times, because it reminds me of my students, yet Felix is so immediately lovable, I was sucked in. Even better than Paper Things, I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to get it in the hands of my kids.

Well told with a bit of a mystery as it opens at a point that ends up being 2/3s through the book. Felix is a very real young boy trying to cope with homelessness and trying to hide it from his friends.Well researched the story takes place in Vancouver, Canada one of the most expensive cities in North America. Although some stuff is made up, the houses that sit empty on the west side is not.Good story. And I liked how it all came together. Thoroughly plausible

This book is disgusting! My daughter got halfway through it and asked about why a 12yr old and a 9yr old were talking about having sex, asking what condoms were... trash. I’d give it zero stars if I could!

This is an excellent book for 7th-9th grade students! The main character, Felix, has been living in a van with his mother, and he feels he must hide the fact from his friends and schoolmates. The challenges Felix must deal with puts a face on teen homelessness, and is such an important read for both teens and teachers. I'm really pleased to add this to my classroom library!

Loved this book. It was highly engaging about a very serious subject..homelessness.I donated it to our middle school library

This book is great to bring a perspective to students who don't understand what it means to go without.

I really enjoyed this book. For the target age I'd only recommend it for a rather mature kid.

Adorable book. I read it as an adult, and will read it to my 7 and 9 year old boys. It tackles some big issues and emotions, but in an appropriate way. The story line was a little predictable but still good :) worth the read for kids and grown ups alike.

This is a brilliant book that shows how relationship change when times are hard. It’s realistic - touching at times and also scary. IMO it is for KS3 and up due to the innuendo, the flasher and the joke about condoms. Loved it and now passing to my Y8 son. Buy it!

I read this book first to make sure it was OK for my 11 year old. I absolutely loved it, I didn't put it down until I finished it. Wonderful characters and some brilliant humour. I just stickered over the line about condoms, but I think if I was 11, I would be most interested in what is under the sticker, so maybe silly idea. Anyway, wonderful book, I will order Word Nerd next.

My daughter thoroughly enjoyed it. Very good story for children. Language was easy.

A very profound novel. Ms. Neilsen portrays the hardships of homelessness through the eyes of a 12-year-old boy. I was very impressed at her ability to think as a boy, using plenty of boy humour that kept me in stitches. I felt like shouting at his mother for being such a flake and cheered with him when he told her his real thoughts about her parenting skills. This is a story everyone should read.

I have read hundreds of books but it’s a long time since I’ve had a “can’t put it down” novel and this is one. Astrid is a fiery, irresponsible but loving Mum to Felix . Both of them endure months of living homelessly in a van, moving from location to location to avoid being caught by authorities. Felix has a photographic memory for facts and enters a junior trivial pursuit type televised competition that he hopes that winning will put an end to their miserable way of life. Felix’s friends, Dylan and Winnie are loyal and supportive but they have no idea of his living conditions and circumstances. This delightfully written story with its unforgettable characters also provides real insight into the desperation and misery of homelessness.