Soup Kitchen Kids: Book 2 – Looking for Tawny by Marytė Running – EBOOK

In Soup Kitchen Kids: Book 2 – Looking for Tawny, Marytė Running continues the heartfelt journey of Pippa (Ashley), her twin brother Markus, and their best friend Tawny — three kids navigating life in a challenging downtown neighborhood where the local Soup Kitchen is more than a place to eat; it’s a community.

Pippa’s family has worked hard to rebuild their lives. Her mother is recovering from addiction, her father works tirelessly to support them, and together they’ve created a safe, loving home — not just for themselves, but for Tawny, who has quietly become part of their family.

But when Tawny’s troubled mother vanishes without warning, the fragile stability they’ve built is shaken. Police investigations, legal complications, and the sudden involvement of Children’s Aid threaten to separate Tawny from the only real home she has known. As she is taken into foster care, Pippa and her family must confront fear, heartbreak, and a system that doesn’t always understand what family truly means.

Through moments of laughter at the splash pad, visits to Grandpa in the nursing home, and the unwavering support of friends from the Soup Kitchen, this moving story highlights:

• The power of friendship

• The importance of community

• The realities of addiction and poverty

• The resilience of children facing uncertainty

• And the truth that family is defined by love, not just blood

Told through Pippa’s honest and heartfelt voice, Looking for Tawny is a powerful middle-grade novel about belonging, courage, and hope in the face of loss. It reminds readers that even when life feels out of control, there are people who will stand beside you — and sometimes, that makes all the difference.