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Publisher Comments:
'Nothing ever happened here. Nothing ever would.
Fifteen-year-old Kenny Wilson wants nothing more than to
get out of Comfort, Texas - fast. Only three things
stand in his way: getting enough money together,
convincing Cindy Blackwell to go with him, and escaping
the clawlike grip of his mother.
Amidst these problems, Kenny must also contend with
tumultuous feelings about his alcoholic father (newly
released from prison) and his growing guilt over leaving
his baby brother behind in a wake of dysfunction. But as
life at home becomes even more unbearable and threatens
to destroy his plans, he is determined not to lose his
dreams to a lifetime of waiting tables in his mama's
rundown café. Propelled by desire and despair, Kenny
discovers the power of words and how they can change
lives in ways he never dared to hope for. He comes to
realize that there's a time to stop running and take a
stand.'
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"Dean has superbly woven poets and poetry into the
teen\'s story. Outstanding writing, strong
characterization and plot development, and good
background information make this title rise above many
other recent genre entries." -
School Library
Journal Starred
"Readers who crave independence and a way to break
destructive family cycles will take interest, as will
fans of poetry and poetry slams." -
Kirkus Reviews
“The theme of a likeable teenager with impossible
parents has near -universal YA appeal, and Kenny is just
such a person.” - Kliatt
"Reminiscent of S. E. Hinton's The Outsiders,
this novel poignantly portrays the life of a good
kid with rotten parents who are so engrossed in
their own problems that their children become
emotional orphans." - Voice of Youth
Advocates (VOYA)
"Outstanding writing, strong
characterization and plot development, and
good background information make this title
rise above many other recent genre entries."
-
Lynn
Bryant, Great Bridge Middle School,
Chesapeake, VA
(© 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.)
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