Books like Making up Megaboy by Virginia Walter
When thirteen-year-old Robbie shoots an old man in a liquor store, everyone who knows the quiet, withdrawn youth struggles to understand this act of seemingly random violence. After the incident, Robbie’s once-peaceful life is shattered, leading to a descent into mental health issues and emotional problems. The story explores the consequences of such an act and the impact it has on the victim's family and the community.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Virginia Walter
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