{"product_id":"skids-john-reynolds-9798283952406","title":"SkidS: Life... Is Killing Me","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkidS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLife... Is Killing Me.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1969, New York City. Sixteen-year-old \u003cb\u003eJarrett Hansen\u003c\/b\u003e has survived the streets, the system, and the crumbling Parkville Street Orphanage - but nothing prepares him for the truth hiding behind its walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a series of disturbing events exposes a \u003cb\u003echild-trafficking ring operating inside the orphanage\u003c\/b\u003e, Jarrett and his closest friends are thrust into a deadly game of secrets, corruption, and betrayal. With danger closing in and no adult he can trust, Jarrett must rely on his instincts, his music, and the fierce loyalty of his chosen family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut exposing the truth means risking everything - including the only people he's ever loved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gripping, emotional coming-of-age thriller about courage, justice, and the fight to belong.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for readers who love: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Outsiders\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Book Thief\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Tender Bar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoy's Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark, character-driven historical thrillers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSome scars can't be seen. Some truths can't be hidden.\u003c\/b\u003e And some kids refuse to stay silent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Reynolds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798283952406\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/21\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 214\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49d","brand":"John Reynolds","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49172021379327,"sku":"9798283952406","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/skids-john-reynolds-9798283952406","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}