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Courage
Paperback
FamilyGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher Price: $7.99
ISBN13: 9780062561664
Publisher: Quill Tree Books
Published: Aug 23 2022
Pages: 368
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.60 Width: 4.80 Depth: 3.40
Language: English
For fans of Jason Reynolds and Kwame Alexander, a poignant and timely novel about race, class, and second chances.
Ever since T'Shawn's dad died, his mother has been struggling to keep the family afloat. So when he's offered a spot on a prestigious diving team at the local private swim club, he knows that joining would only add another bill to the pile.
But T studies hard and never gets into trouble, so he thinks his mom might be willing to bear the cost... until he finds out that his older brother, Lamont, is getting released early from prison.
Luckily, T'Shawn is given a scholarship, and he can put all his frustration into diving practices. But when criminal activity increases in the neighborhood and people begin to suspect Lamont, T'Shawn begins to worry that maybe his brother hasn't left his criminal past behind after all. Can they put the broken pieces of their relationship back together?
- A Powerful Coming of Age Story: T'Shawn is a good kid who never gets in trouble. But when his formerly incarcerated brother comes home, he'll have to decide who he wants to be--and who he can trust.
- Timely Social Justice Themes: Set on Chicago's South Side, this novel tackles tough questions about race, class, and the relationship between police and the community.
- A Unique Sports Story: T'Shawn discovers a love for competitive diving, an escape from his troubles and a place where he can finally fly. But the pressure on the board is nothing compared to the pressure at home.
- Two Brothers, One Last Chance: T'Shawn used to worship his older brother Lamont. Now, he's terrified of him. This heartfelt story explores the fragile, unbreakable bonds of family.
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