The Pinballs

This was a pretty good children's book from the author of The Summer of the Swans. This is about three foster kids who become friends. Carlie is a sassy brat who comes from an abusive home. Harvey had their legs run over by his drunken dad. Thomas was raised by some elderly twins who neglected to adopt him. There's some heavy topics but they're handled well and the book doesn't become a drag despite it.