Books like Brutal youth by Anthony Breznican
Saint Michael’s Catholic High is in turmoil. Three freshmen—Peter Davidek, Noah Stein, and Lorelei Paskal—find themselves thrust into a school where bullies reign, teachers fail to protect, and the leadership is corrupt. They must unite to endure the brutality of a working‑class environment, learning that survival sometimes demands walking a darker path in this reverse coming‑of‑age story.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Anthony Breznican
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