Bounce

Philip R. Harrison

Published in

2015

Resilience

Adaptability

Sports

Grief

Description

From the author of PERFECT and LUSH, another novel that tells it like it is. The perils of dealing with a new stepfamily are illuminated with the same Blume-like heart and wit that Natasha Friend brought to PERFECT and LUSH.

Age

6-8

Text complexity

intermediate

Length

40 pages

Why to read

Realistic portrayal of grief
Strong character development
Exploration of family dynamics
Inspiring message of resilience