Hernández, Jo Ann Yolanda.

The throwaway piece / Jo Ann Yolanda Hernández. - Houston, TX : Piñata Books, c2006. - 246 p. ; 22 cm.

Even after entering the foster care system, Jewel is the one who takes care of her mother and, shutting herself off from the vulnerability of closeness to others, is unaware of the positive influence she has on those around her.

ISBN: 1558853537 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781558853539 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2005044749

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Abused women--Fiction.
Foster home care--Fiction.
Mothers and daughters--Fiction.
Self-esteem--Fiction.

LC Class. No.: PZ7.H43177 / Thr 2006

Dewey Class. No.: [Fic]