Saving Red

Sonya Sones’s novel in verse follows fourteen-year-old Molly Rosenberg as she volunteers for a homeless count in Santa Monica and meets Red, a spirited girl struggling with her past. As Molly endeavors to reunite Red with her family, she uncovers complex challenges and personal secrets, forging a connection that broadens her understanding of family, friendship, and forgiveness. The story explores themes of empathy and resilience through the unfolding relationship between the two girls.