A twelve-year-old narrates his bond with a troubled fourteen-year-old foster brother who became a father at thirteen and seeks his unseen daughter.
A twelve-year-old narrates his bond with a troubled fourteen-year-old foster brother who became a father at thirteen and seeks his unseen daughter.
I personally (perspective of a 12 y/o) LOVE this book! Starting on page 174 to the end of the book made me cry. This book is written from Jack's POV. (SPOILER)--> Joseph's father intrudes in his new home and threatens to shoot Jack (Joseph's foster brother) if Joseph wouldn't leave with him. Joseph agrees, and leaves with his abusive dad (who sold Jupiter, Joseph's 4 m/o daughter, for money). He speeds in his truck, t-bones Joseph and Jack's teacher, and flip into The Alliance. Keep in mind that...
will contain mild spoilers
Teen fatherhood implied but not depicted; focus remains on paternal longing.
Gun threat, fatal car crash, and implied past violence.
No profanity depicted.
No substance use depicted.
No LGBTQ+ representation.
No religious themes present.
No magical elements present.
No occult content present.
No political or ideological messaging.
No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Child abuse, domestic violence, and emotional trauma from separation and loss.
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