Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: Russ Thompson
Publisher: Finding Forward Books
Imprint: Finding Forward Books
Dimensions:
Width: 13.30cm
, Height: 0.70cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.141kg
ISBN: 9781737315711
ISBN 10: 1737315718
Pages: 116
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
"""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"
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.
