Books like Mr. 60% by Clete Barrett Smith
Matt Nolan is the school’s notorious drug dealer, seen by everyone as a deadbeat and an impending dropout. Faced with the threat of flunking out, his only motivation is to support his uncle Jack, who is dying of cancer. The school’s vice‑principal merely counts down the days until Matt’s failure. Meanwhile, Amanda—an overly cheerful, socially awkward outcast—ends up as Matt’s partner in a mandatory after‑school club. The tension between them rises as Amanda gradually learns Matt’s secret. Known for her optimism, Amanda is no stranger to heartache and vows to help Matt find a way to give life 100 percent, forcing him to reevaluate his choices and the life he leads.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Clete Barrett Smith
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