Books like No kidding by Bruce Brooks
Seventeen-year-old Sam faces a sudden responsibility when his mother, after completing an alcohol rehabilitation program, returns home. With his family’s future hanging in the balance, Sam must navigate the complexities of family loyalty, personal growth, and the lingering shadow of addiction.
Set in a modern urban environment, the story examines the themes of friendship, family dynamics, and the struggle to overcome alcoholism, offering a realistic look at the pressures and choices young people face when caretaking roles shift unexpectedly.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Bruce Brooks
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