"Trevor must decide what kind of person he aspires to be and what he's willing to risk for his future. The author caters to reluctant readers while exploring complex ideas surrounding community, domestic abuse, and problem-solving. Brief chapters, a fast-paced narrative, and simple language make this an accessible read. The characters feel relatable, and Trevor's love for his community comes through clearly in the first-person narration. Though by the conclusion, Trevor's problems aren't over, that doesn't mean he's facing them alone. . . . A short story with a lasting impact. (Fiction. 10-14) - Kirkus Review
Tight delivers a fast-paced read that packs a punch about a boy figuring out how to best use his hands-to build or to knock down.
Trev would do anything to protect his mom and sisters, especially from his stepdad. But his stepdad's return stresses Trev-because when he left, he threatened Trev's mom. Rather than live scared, Trev takes matters into his own hands, literally.
He starts learning to box to handle his stepdad. But not everyone is a fan of his plan, because Trev's a talented artist, and his hands could actually help him build a better future. And they're letting him know-but their advice for some distant future feels useless in his reality right now.
Ultimately, Trev knows his future is in his hands, and his hands are his own, and he has to choose how to use them.
Family & Community
Age: From 10 years
Paperback
Torrey Maldonado
160 pages
H: 197mm W: 130mm Spine: 11mm
Weight: 122 grams