Tight (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781524740573)

* "Maldonado excels at depicting realistic and authentic interactions between middle school boys."--School Library Journal (starred review)

A Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2018!

Tight: Lately Bryan's been feeling it in all kinds of ways. He knows what's tight for him in a good way--reading comics, drawing superheroes, and hanging out with no drama. But drama's hard to escape where he's from, and that gets him wound up tight.

And now Bryan's new friend Mike is challenging him to have fun in ways that are crazy risky. At first, it's a rush following Mike, hopping turnstiles, subway surfing, and getting into all kinds of trouble. But Bryan never feels right acting wrong. So which way will he go when he understands that drama is so not his style? Fortunately his favorite comic heroes shed light on his dilemma, reminding him that he has power--the power to choose his friends and to stand up for what he believes is right . . .

Torrey Maldonado delivers a fast-paced, insightful, dynamic story. Readers will connect with Bryan's journey as he navigates a tough world with a heartfelt desire for a different life.

Author: Torrey Maldonado
ISBN-10: 1524740578
ISBN-13: 9781524740573
Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
Language: English
Published: 08/27/2019
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.00w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.9
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 196890 / Tight