Tight by Torrey Maldonado, 177 pages. Nancy Paulsen (Penguin), 2019. $17
Content: G
BUYING ADVISORY: MS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Bryan keeps his head pretty low in school, but in her job as a social worker his mom introduces him to Mike, a 7thgrader. As Bryan and Mike build their relationship, Mike encourages Bryan to break rules and do dangerous things. When Bryan finally digs in his heels, Mike turns on him.
Maldonado allows kids to see from the outside how a bully can easily manipulate others to do their bidding. The author also lets us into the life of a family on the edge – when emulating a parent may not be the best choice.
Cindy, Library Teacher, MLS
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