Skinnybones and the Wrinkle Queen.

Huser, Glen. Skinnybones and the Wrinkle Queen.
Groundwood, 2006. 192p 0-88899-732-9

“Fifteen-year-old Tamara is being bumped between foster homes, but now that she is aging out of the foster care system, she has devised a plan that will ensure her wealth and freedom, but first she must get through her last community project, which may change her life forever.”
Skinnybones and the Wrinkle Queen by Glen Huser is the teenage version of Thelma and Louise. Fifteen-year-old Tamara is being tossed around from foster home to foster home, because of her flamboyant disposition. She knows her future is on the line. All she ever wanted to do is be a model and become rich and famous. Her plans unfold when she meets elderly Miss Jane Barclay at the nursing home while her class is working on community projects. Miss Barclay is as unique as Tamara, smoking her cigars and sneaking drinks when available. Miss Barclay has one desire, to attend the opera one last time, while Tamara desires to attend a modeling school. The two set off on an adventure of a lifetime, being beneficial to both of their ambitions, since Miss Barclay is willing to pay for Tamara’s class and Tamara in return is willing to drive Miss Barclay to Seattle for the operas. Hoping for the best, they got the worst. The two ladies learn about each other and themselves. What they wanted and desired was respect and freedom.
The book is a fast and enjoyable read, predominately for females. Middle and high school level readers will like this book and will think of their elderly relatives. CFM
Realistic fiction