Book details
The Forever Boy (Red Rhino) (Red Rhino Books)
Description
Themes: Foster Kids, Baseball, Fiction, Tween, Emergent Reader, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Bruno had seen it all. Five foster homes in his short life. He hoped he could stay with the Browns. They were cool people. He knew he was too old at 10 to be adopted and find his forever family. But Eva and Martin were so nice-a plus since he had been beaten by a few foster parents. Plus, Martin was helping him with his baseball skills. Everything seemed to be going well until a stranger started lurking around the baseball field. This series of short novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of struggling readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Characters are age appropriate and come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Science ficion, sports, paranormal, realistic life, historical fiction, and fantasy are just a few of the many genres. Books are no higher than a 1.5 reading level, with illustrations on every spread that support visual literacy and draw kids into the text. Each book is around 70 pages.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
62 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: 'The Forever Boy' by Anne Schraff offers readers an intriguing and captivating plot that keeps them engaged from start to finish. The story's twists and turns are designed to maintain interest and encourage readers to empathize with the characters.
- Relatable Characters: The book features characters that many young readers can relate to, dealing with real-life issues and emotions. This connection can help readers feel seen and understood, and may even offer insights into their own lives.
- Accessible Reading: As part of the Red Rhino Books series, 'The Forever Boy' is written to be accessible to struggling or reluctant readers, including those who may have difficulty with more complex texts. The book uses simpler language and shorter sentences without sacrificing an interesting narrative.
- Themes of Resilience and Hope: Anne Schraff's writing often includes themes of resilience in the face of adversity and the importance of hope. 'The Forever Boy' is no exception, providing readers with a story that not only entertains but also inspires and encourages personal growth.