Never Wanted

by Russ Thompson

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781737315711
Publisher:	Finding Forward Books
Publication date:	05/28/2021
Series:	Finding Forward
Pages:	114
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.27(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

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.

Editorial Reviews

"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... will particularly appeal to older students who want a fast, interesting read that delivers an uplifting message."

"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!"

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