Taken Away
Taken Away
Taken Away
Member Benefits
40% Off All Books - Savings that support storytellers, not stock prices.
Fight Book Bans - Every membership sends a book to LGBTQ+ youth in affected states.
Couldn't load pickup availability
Description
Description
Miles Pruitt has been struggling in high school. When his dad is sent to prison, things get worse. Miles quits studying, fails classes, and gets kicked off the basketball team. How will he pick himself up and move forward? Lexile measure HL390L.
At Finding Forward Books, we publish easy-to-read novels with positive life lessons for teens. They have realistic stories about young people overcoming challenges. Our mission is to help teens achieve success and find their way forward through life.
The books are for all students, including English learners and those with learning disabilities. They are printed in Open Dyslexic, a font to accommodate individuals with dyslexia. They have been praised in Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews, Foreword Clarion Reviews, and BlueInk Reviews.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"There are glimmering moments of hope that will inspire... Thompson deliberately leaves the ending with loose ends to allow readers the opportunity to meld the story to their own experiences." -Publishers Weekly, BookLife 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
The Allstora Membership
Membership Perks:
- Save 30% on all online store purchases
- Exclusive access to author's content
- You pay less, but authors still earn double
Membership Terms:
- To access membership discount simply log in and add to cart, discount applied automatically.
- One month free trial, cancel anytime. Membership renews on the 15th of each month.