Uprooted from the Philippines to
Canada, 16-year-old Angelo struggles to attach along with his mom and resist
poisonous strain from associates.
For nearly 10 years, Angelo’s
mom, Yvonne, has been working abroad to supply for his or her household, however that
doesn’t cease him from resenting her for her absence. Fighting
homesickness and attempting to navigate his new life, Angelo finds acceptance with
a bunch of Filipino boys who make a passion out of stealing. Warring with the
good and dangerous influences in his life, Angelo should resolve what path he’ll take.
The opposite titles on this collection additionally deal with troubled teenagers confronting the
ramifications of their reckless actions. In Locked Up by Cristy Watson (Room
555, 2019, and many others.), 17-year-old Kevin is obtainable early probation however is
weighed down by the guilt of harming one other individual throughout a joyride. In Push
Again by Karen Spafford-Fitz (Unity Membership, 2018, and many others.), 16-year-old
Zaine’s anger over his mom’s abandonment leads him to lose management and break
the regulation. On the Run by debut writer Marilyn Anne Holman options
17-year-old Ryan, who will get caught up in against the law scene and bolts to keep away from
returning to juvie. Every of those tales focuses on regret, forgiveness, and
change. A lot of the titles function ethnic range. Whereas the plots could also be predictable,
character progress is current and the tales spotlight necessary topics such
as therapy inside youth detention facilities and difficulties skilled by
immigrants.
Excessive-action, high-concept tales
for reluctant readers who need grit. (Fiction. 12-18)
