"Rubber Houses" by Chelsea Mixon explores the complexities of family dynamics and personal growth through the lens of adolescence. The story follows a young protagonist navigating the intricacies of life, love, and loss in a world that feels both confining and liberating. Set against a backdrop of vivid imagery and emotional depth, the narrative delves into the struggles of identity and the search for belonging. As the characters confront their past and the bonds that connect them, the theme of resilience emerges, reminding readers of the strength found in vulnerability and the importance of forging one’s own path. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Playaway Children .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-15 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2010 by Full Cast Audio .

Ellen Yeomans is the author of many books for young readers including Jubilee (2004), Remembering a Sister (2000), and a young adult novel Rubber Houses (2007). She is a farmhand for nearby 150-year-old Abbott's Farm, she shears sheep, mixes feed, mucks stalls, and moves around far too many bales of hay and straw. The Other Ducks is her first book for Roaring Brook Press.