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Reese finds himself confined in the Progress juvenile facility, where the only progress seems to be moving from a youth center to real jail. Determined to improve, he seeks a chance at redemption by joining a work program at a senior citizens’ home. There, he faces challenges—especially from a resident named Mr. Hooft—while trying to convince both the adults and himself that he is more than a delinquent. Throughout, Reese must balance his desire to help his friend Toon and his own struggle for self‑perception.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Walter Dean Myers
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