The Wild Kid
By Harry Mazer
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Imprint
Simon & Schuster
ISBN
By Harry Mazer
0689807511
The Wild Kid
5
Sold Out
SKU
9780689807510J
Sammy’s pursuit of a bicycle thief leads to a dark wood. Mildly retarded, Sammy is disoriented and anxious when he stumbles on Kevin, a runaway hiding in an abandoned trailer. Despite Kevin’s initial cruelty, the two forge a friendship. Then Kevin tells Sammy to steal and lie, which Sammy knows are wrong. Sammy wants to return to his family, but Kevin is angry and possessive and won’t let him go.
|
PreK Standard MARC Records Cover Art |
Middle Grade Fiction (Grades 5-7)
Middle Grade Fiction
Middle Grade Fiction (Grades 5-7)
For Grades 5-7
This collection features fiction titles selected for upper elementary and early middle school readers who are ready for stories with greater emotional depth and nuance. Selections highlight character-driven stories across contemporary, realistic, and approachable genre fiction, offering accessible narratives that reflect a wide range of experiences through thoughtful, engaging storytelling. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.
12 books per Year
$252.00 per Year
Interests
Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Speculative Fiction
