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Tomas Takes Charge

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This is a very interesting story about what happens when two kids' father never comes home. They live on the island of Manhattan, in a city. They are afraid of Welfare, which is going to take them, so they pretend they are going to their "godmother's" house in Brooklyn. But instead, they move into a building of which only the ground floor is used, getting in by way of the roof. The children's names are Tomas and Fernanda. The copy I have is called Children In Hiding. It looks pretty old, so maybe that is why no one has reviewed it.

Does Welfare find out where they are hiding? Does their papa ever come back? Do they fall off the roof? :)

Read it and find out!

My Aunt gave me this book when I was a child. I think I was in the second grade. I really liked the story and it felt very emotional for my age. I always made a connection with myself and Tomas. The book was wonderful to read and I believe it left a positive impact on my life.

30 years later I am finally reunited with the book. Over the years I forgot the title of the book, but I never forgot the story. I tried to look for it, but I could not remember the name. I always remembered it had the name Thomas in it, but only with a different spelling. Funny thing happened recently, I came across someone named Tomas the other day. And POW! The name of the book came back to me!

It is just as enjoyable to read today as it was 30 years ago. I will give this book to my 8 year old nephew as I hope it leaves a lasting impact with him as it did me. I highly recommend young people read this book. It is very thoughtful and appropriate for young people.