Overview
"""I wait at the top of the stairs outside our apartment. It's cold out here. But I hate being around Mom when she's drunk."" Tenth grader Elgin Hobbs is caught in a downward spiral. He's failing classes, his divorced parents fight, and his mom is an alcoholic. Life keeps bringing him down. But he fights to rise above it. Lexile Readability Measure: HL-540-L. At Finding Forward Books, we publish easy-to-read novels about real issues faced by teens. They have realistic stories about teens overcoming challenges in their lives. Our goal is for students to improve their reading skills, increase their success in school, and develop positive attitudes. The books are for all students, including English learners and students with disabilities. They are printed in Open Dyslexic, a font to accommodate persons with dyslexia. They have been praised in Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews, Foreword Clarion Reviews, and BlueInk Reviews."
Full Product Details
Author: Russ Thompson
Publisher: Bookstock Press
Imprint: Bookstock Press
Dimensions:
Width: 13.30cm
, Height: 0.70cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.145kg
ISBN: 9781737315728
ISBN 10: 1737315726
Pages: 122
Publication Date: 28 May 2021
Recommended Age: From 13 to 18 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"A vulnerable teenager contends with loneliness, as well as persistent school and family troubles... The prose is lean, sharing only the details that are necessary... This streamlined narration makes the story both consumable and quick."" -Foreword Clarion 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"
Reader comments: -- Russ Thompson deals with tough issues in easy language and short chapters. Perfect for struggling readers, teens, and those of us with short attention spans... -- Thompson has a pithy style that conveys a wealth of emotional content with an economy of words... This book is a great read, and will particularly appeal to older students who want a fast, interesting read that delivers an uplifting message. -- It's a good book and feels realistic unlike other books. I like the part where he introduced khan academy. I use khan academy now. -- Heartfelt, engaging, and inspirational. I read straight through, cover to cover... -- Russ has a great way of taking complex adult issues and boiling them down to simple language for teens who struggle with reading... He deals with family problems that young people must grapple with, and offers them hope for the future. -- 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! -- I liked this little book so much. The story and characters seemed very real to me... I hope lots of kids read it, and their parents too!
Author Information
Russ Thompson, Ed.D. is a retired educator who served as a reading teacher, high-school principal, and district administrator in Los Angeles. Much of his time was spent working with at-risk students. He holds a teaching credential as a reading specialist, as well as a doctorate in education from UCLA.
