SuitabookKlepto (Sidestreets)
Lori Weber
- Reading
- Consider reading together or checking in as the stealing escalates. You could ask what Kat seems to want from the mall and what support, if any, might help her.
- Themes
- Shoplifting and control: Kat feels in control at the mall and becomes skilled at stealing; her shoplifting escalates. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Sibling and family strain: The family focuses on Hannah’s return, while Kat dreads her sister’s tantrums and rule-breaking. The premise establishes contrasting reactions within the family, not how blame, understanding or repair are handled.
- Worth knowing
- Shoplifting escalates and is described as an addiction. Hannah has been sent to a home for troubled teens; the specific circumstances and emotional intensity are not clear.