All Alone
All Alone
All Alone
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Description
Description
"I wait at the top of the stairs outside our apartment. It's cold out here. But I hate being around Mom when she's drunk."
Tenth grader Elgin Hobbs is caught in a downward spiral. He's failing classes, his divorced parents fight, and his mom is an alcoholic. Life keeps bringing him down. But he fights to rise above it. Lexile Readability Measure: HL-540-L.
At Finding Forward Books, we publish easy-to-read novels about real issues faced by teens. They have realistic stories about teens overcoming challenges in their lives. Our goal is for students to improve their reading skills, increase their success in school, and develop positive attitudes.
The books are for all students, including English learners and students with disabilities. They are printed in Open Dyslexic, a font to accommodate persons with dyslexia. They have been praised in Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews, Foreword Clarion Reviews, and BlueInk Reviews.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
A vulnerable teenager contends with loneliness, as well as persistent school and family troubles... The prose is lean, sharing only the details that are necessary... This streamlined narration makes the story both consumable and quick." -Foreword Clarion Reviews
"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." -Amazon Customer Review
"Heartfelt, engaging, and inspirational. I read straight through, cover to cover." -Amazon Customer Review
"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!" -Amazon Customer Review
"I liked this little book so much. The story and characters seemed very real to me." -Amazon Customer Review
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
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