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OverviewPerry Fletcher is a straight-A student in high school with a chance for a track scholarship. But he wrecks his knee chasing a thief who steals a package off his porch. What does Perry learn about life when the thief turns out to be one of his classmates? Lexile measure HL400L. 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 DetailsAuthor: Russ ThompsonPublisher: Finding Forward Books Imprint: Finding Forward Books Dimensions: Width: 13.30cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.132kg ISBN: 9781737315759ISBN 10: 1737315750 Pages: 110 Publication Date: 31 July 2022 Recommended Age: From 13 to 18 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""A quietly engaging young adult novel about health and empathy... Nicely layered and authentic... The novel's language is simple and plain... Young readers will appreciate the plot and life lessons the story ably imparts."" -BlueInk 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" Author InformationRuss 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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