Almost Paradise by Corabel Shofner*

Ruby Clyde wakes up on her 12th birthday in the back of mother's boyfriend's car.  He holds up a convenience store and is arrested.  Ruby's mother is also arrested.  Ruby and her stolen pig, Bunny, hide in the bushes outside the convenience store.   The next morning Ruby makes her way to her Aunt Eleanor's ranch.  Aunt Eleanor is a nun and very stoic.  Over time a solid relationship develops between the two, and in the end Aunt Eleanor  demonstrates sacrificial love.
I was a little sad at the conclusion of the book.  I wonder what will become of Aunt Eleanor.
*Highly recommend.
-Borrowed from the library.
Points to discuss/warnings: one swear word; abandonment; stealing/hold up; cancer; lying