Description
Description
Roy Perkins struggles in high school and has three strikes against him. He never knew his dad, his mom died in a meth-lab explosion, and his alcoholic uncle beats him. He is sent to live with a caring foster family. But his troubles continue. Lexile measure HL530L.
At Finding Forward Books, we publish easy-to-read novels with positive life lessons for teens. They have realistic stories about young people overcoming challenges. Our mission is to help teens achieve success and find their way forward through life.
The books are for all students, including English learners and those with learning disabilities. They are printed in Open Dyslexic, a font to accommodate individuals with dyslexia. They have been praised in Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews, Foreword Clarion Reviews, and BlueInk Reviews.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"The author sprinkles moral lessons throughout that, while pronounced, are never heavy-handed... This book offers a rewarding story for both YA and older readers. An angst-riddled family tale that enlightens and delights. -Kirkus Reviews
"Thompson has a pithy style that conveys a wealth of emotional content with an economy of words... This book... will particularly appeal to older students who want a fast, interesting read that delivers an uplifting message." -Amazon Customer Review
"Heartfelt, engaging, and inspirational. I read straight through, cover to cover." -Amazon Customer Review
"Thompson writes about emotionally engaging characters and situations. They remain powerful and riveting despite the simpler language. Can't wait for the next novel so I can order more for my students!" -Amazon Customer Review
"I liked this little book so much. The story and characters seemed very real to me." -Amazon Customer Review
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
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