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Ladataan... HandsTekijä: Torrey Maldonado
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Kirjaudu LibraryThingiin nähdäksesi, pidätkö tästä kirjasta vai et. Ei tämänhetkisiä Keskustelu-viestiketjuja tästä kirjasta. Trev's stepfather has been in prison for two years for hitting Trev's mother. Remembering that his stepdad said he would get Trev's mother for putting him in jail, Trev has been preparing for his release, exercising and practicing his punches, even trying to get coached in boxing. Protecting his mother from his stepfather has kept Trev lit and stressed and he is unsure of the right choices he needs to make. He manages to find a path thanks to his village of uncles, best friend, teacher, and sisters. In 135 pages, the quick-paced short chapters convey important and complex themes in a manner that will appeal to even reluctant readers. ( ) Trev is struggling and anxious. His step-dad is in jail for hitting his mom, but his release is imminent. And that has Trev stressed. He wants to be able to protect his mom and sisters. He seeks the advice of his uncles, his teacher, his friend P. They try learning to box and getting strong. But Trey thinks about his promise (potential) and the ways in which his choices now will impact his family. A quick read. Short chapters. näyttää 2/2 ei arvosteluja | lisää arvostelu
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Twelve-year-old Trevor has an adult problem to deal with: how to protect himself, his sisters, and his mother from his abusive stepfather (currently in prison) and he thinks the way to do that is to take up boxing--although he would really rather draw. Kirjastojen kuvailuja ei löytynyt. |
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