Mr. 60%

Reviewed by: Kelley Goodfield - SAD # 55, Hiram, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 8, 2017

Review

Matt Nolan is in his second semester of his senior year of high school and has mastered the art of just getting by. To his classmates, he is known as the go to guy for your drug of choice. The vice principal can't wait to get him out of his school because even though he manages to never get caught, all the adults know he deals drugs at school. Matt lives with his Uncle Jack who has cancer and is in a lot of pain. Matt uses the money he gets from selling drugs to take care of his uncle. Matt is used to dealing with everything alone, until he meets Amanda in an after school club he is forced to join. Although Matt does not expect to become friends with Amanda, he can not seem to keep her from finding out about his secret. With her support, Matt learns to want more out of life. Brief chapters and simple text make this a good selection for reluctant readers. Readers must beware of detailed descriptions of terminal illness, strong language and drug use.

Overall Book Score: good