Description
Josh had been living in a group home after being ratted out by Scott, his one-time best friend.
Now Josh has moved in with his brother and overbearing sister-in-law and has been sent to a class designed to teach him to deal with his anger. When an old enemy continues to push his buttons and Scott appears to be up to his old tricks, Josh struggles to control his temper. Framed for a crime he didn't commit, it will take all of his new-found strength to keep his cool—and his freedom.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. Available in Spanish as El soplón.
Author Bio
Norah McClintock won the Crime Writers of Canada's Arthur Ellis Award for crime fiction for young people five times. She wrote more than sixty YA novels, including contributions to Seven (the series), the Seven Sequels and the Secrets series.
Prizes
- Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our ChoiceCommended 2006
- American Library Association (ALA) Popular Paperback for Young AdultsCommended 2006
- Resource Links, The Year's Best BooksCommended 2006
Review Quotes
“Action and character development are nicely balanced in this well-paced novel about a kid in trouble who is still worth saving.”
— Hip Librarian's Book Blog
“A swift moving plot and language designed for a 2.1 reading level make this a quick, easy, and engrossing read. Josh comes to life as a complex character, struggling with his past hardships, present conflicts and uncertain future...Recommended.”
— CM Magazine
"Quick plot development. The protagonist is well developed; it is easy to identify with Josh's frustrations and his growth."
— KLIATT
"What a fabulous book!...If you bring one book to one boy this year, this would be an excellent choice! (Girls and adults will like it too!)"
— Resource Links
