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Flores-Scott, Patrick
2 Reviews
(3)
YA
Mexican American teen Teodoro's older brother, Manny, returns from war in Iraq shattered by PTSD. Though this family crisis disrupts T's otherwise on-track life, he goes along with his older sister's plan for a sibling road trip in search of healing for Manny. The narrative contains dark subject matter, but T's first-person narration helps keep the mood optimistic and even funny at times. Websites.
Reviewer: Norah Piehl
(3)
YA
Content to blend into the background, Sam's world is upset when he's roped into co-writing a slam poem with Luis, an intimidating Latino student. When Sam starts taking the project seriously, he begins to confront his own issues and open up. A familiar premise is made into a poignant friendship story, enhanced by Luis's private poems interspersed between chapters.
Reviewer: Randy Ribay
2 reviews
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