Brent and Kitty are teens who live on the street in Toronto. Blink [because of a tic when he gets nervous] ran away to escape an abusive stepfather. Caution [her street name comes from her ability to go “off” when under pressure] left home after her brother’s death. When Blink witnesses a kidnapping, the two become deeply involved in solving the crime and in each other’s lives. A story of friendship and learning how to trust again. Ages 14 and up 350 pages

Recommended by Deborah Cohen, Librarian, New Jersey