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Bait
Diego has gotten into trouble because of his temper before. But when he punches out a guy in school who was looking at him funny, he finds himself in juvenile court, facing the possibility of probation, or worse--juvenile jail. Mr. Vidas is assigned as his probation officer, but Diego doesn't trust or like him. However, he doesn't have a choice--he has to talk to Mr. Vidas, or he'll find himself in worse trouble. It's only when Diego starts to open up to Mr. Vidas that he begins to understand that the source of his anger is buried in his past--and to move beyond it, he needs to stop running from his personal demons.
Book Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- Publish Date: Jul 6th, 2010
- Pages: 256
- Language: English
- Edition: Reprint - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.24in - 6.60in - 0.66in - 0.50lb
- EAN: 9781416937746
- Recommended age: 12-17
- Categories: • Social Themes - Sexual Abuse• Law & Crime• Family - Blended Families
About the Author
Sanchez, Alex: - Alex Sanchez spent almost fifteen years working with youth. He is the author of the teen novels Boyfriends with Girlfriends, Bait, The God Box, Getting It, Rainbow Boys, Rainbow High, and Rainbow Road, as well as the Lambda Award-winning middle-grade novel So Hard to Say. Lambda Literary Foundation honored Alex with an Outstanding Mid-Career Novelists' Prize. He lives in Thailand and Hollywood, Florida. Visit him at AlexSanchez.com.
Praise for this book
"The emotions are keenly conveyed here, and long after the other plot details have faded, Diego's raw urgency and need will likely linger with readers."--"The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"
""Bait" opens some new, deep territory -- difficult, heartbreaking, and courageous; Diego's story will stick with readers for a long time. Alex Sanchez is a wonderful writer, brave and compassionate." -- Terry Trueman, Printz Honor author of "Stuck In Neutral"
"Sanchez draws his characters lovingly, making it very apparent that he...genuinely understands their peril."--"Kirkus Reviews"
"An authentic and tender story...Sanchez does a masterful job."--"Publishers Weekly"