When Jack’s grandfather tries to strangle him, Jack knows there is something isn’t right. With his dad beating his mom and their new move to Bogg’s End, Jack knows that he has to run somewhere.
Posts Tagged ‘abuse’
Mr. Was by Pete Hautman
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged abandoned children, abuse, family, Hautman, science fiction, time travel on May 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged abuse, acceptance, Bronx, diversity, free verse, Grimes, poetry, teen pregnancy on April 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Tyrone’s English class is learning that poetry is cooler than it initally sounds. Each classmate learns as much about him/herself as they do about each other.
