Okay for Now
Gary Schmidt
Summary:
Fourteen-year-old Doug Swieteck faces many challenges, including an abusive father, a brother traumatized by Vietnam, suspicious teachers and police officers, and isolation, but when he meets a girl known as Lil Spicer, he develops a close relationship with her and finds a safe place at the local library.
Reflections:
awesome book! Character interacts with Reader. Funny at times yet Heartwrenching.!
ITA 15-16 AR 4.9 11 pts