Raising Heaven

Reviewed by: Kristin Taylor - Biddeford High School, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 10, 2016

Review

Deja's mom is always in trouble with the law. Flash back 17 years ago when Deja was born in jail, now Deja has offered to raise her baby sister after the baby is born until her mother gets out of jail -- again! Deja wants a life better for her sister than the one that she had -- she knows it won't be easy and hopes that this time when Mom gets out of jail, it will be different.

"Raising Heaven" is part of the Locked Out series which explores the realities of parents that are locked up behind bars. These stories in the series may be fictional, but to many teens they are a reality. Recommended reading levels are 7-12th grade. High interest reading for reluctant readers, but maybe sympathized by all who read them.

Overall Book Score: very good