The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley

Loo grew up with her father. She always seemed to be moving around. She was not sure exactly what her father did, but they did not seem to get along well with other people. Later, through a series of flashbacks and forward activities, we learn more about Loo and her father. He is involved in criminal activity. He is often on the run from his other partners in crime. They try to settle down in the town where Loo's grandma lives, but that becomes challenging. Loo's mom had died before trying to rescue her (after being shot.) Loo discovers the criminal behavior of her dad, and they bond through different actions (both "violent" and "white color") There is an interesting family dynamic in the book. They love each other. Crime is not something they love, but they are stuck continuing to be involved.