Blake
by L. B. Tillit
Blake has a secret – a secret his mother has asked him not to share. If Blake can act normal, then no one will treat him differently. But Blake can’t shake the way others view him after the racist comments he made months earlier. To make things worse, fallout from a terrible attack on a student in his school turns his world upside down. Suddenly alone, Blake has only one hope left: wrestling. Can he win back his friends? Will people even believe his side of the story? Will his secret be safe, or should he defy his mother and let people know who he really is? As Blake faces his fears, he must also find a way to face his best friend who is suddenly his worst enemy.
Details
Lexile Level: HL590L
Interest Level: Young Adult
ISBN: 978-1-7352642-3-3
“ . . . an issue-driven story that ably grapples with the harsh realities of adolescence.” Kirkus Reviews
Real Raw & Honest
- Dives into the neurodivergent mind of someone with Autism
- Addresses the destructive force of bullying and peer pressure
- Introduces low-income family dynamics, strengths, and challenges
- Embraces uniqueness and celebrates differences
- Focuses on building healthy friendships
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