OLDER FICTION
Cummings, Priscilla

The Journey Back

(3) YA In the sequel to Red Kayak, Michael "Digger" Griswald, fourteen, breaks out of juvenile detention to go home and protect his family from his abusive father. Along the way, he survives a runaway truck, poison ivy, a fire, a brave water rescue, and his first kiss. He also learns what he's running from--and toward. An exciting read and a satisfying ending for a believable character.

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