In Alison Lohan's No Place for Kids, contemporary subjects such as death, abandonment, child abuse and homelessness are dealt with in a way that helps youth explore these issues and think of their own ability to deal with adversity and survive. Sisters Sarah and Jennifer leave their alcoholic father in search of an aunt in Vancouver after being faced with possible sexual abuse from one of their father's friends. Along the way, they enter the dangerous world of the homeless. The plot and characters are well developed and the author makes good use of Canadian settings. Discussions could be lively when talking about the issues arising from this novel.--Ministry of Education website.

Health education grade 9 (2009).