Books like Blank confession by Pete Hautman
When Shayne arrives at a typical American high school, his presence immediately changes the dynamics of the student body. He rapidly bonds with the smallest student in the school, offering a new perspective on school life. As tension escalates, Shayne confronts a notorious drug dealer within the school’s social circle. The situation culminates in an unexpected turn of events that leads Shayne to turn himself in to the police following a fatal encounter.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Pete Hautman
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