Kindness for Weakness

Shawn Goodman

Published in

2013

3.92

on Goodreads (1,095)

Description

A fifteen-year-old boy from an abusive home desperately seeking his older brother's love and approval starts pushing drugs for him and suffers the consequences.

Age

14-17

Text complexity

intermediate

Length

272 pages

Why to read

Powerful storytelling
Realistic portrayal of juvenile detention
Thought-provoking themes
Strong character development