Books like Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro
Moss Jeffries is a conscientious student, loyal friend, and devoted son who must navigate the crumbling infrastructure of West Oakland High and the constant intimidation of a resource officer. Living with panic attacks and the loss of his father, Moss struggles to find a place where his anger is not a liability but a catalyst for change. When a tragedy strikes again, he faces a stark choice: succumb to fear and hate or use his anger as a force for positive action within his community.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mark Oshiro
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