Out of Order
By A. M. Jenkins
Price: $9.99
About the Book
Colt’s perfect life crumbles when his girlfriend breaks up with him and looming academic ineligibility threatens his baseball career. For a guy who gets by on his good looks and talent with a bat, Colt knows that he could be facing his toughest challenge ever.
Just as she did in her acclaimed novel Damage, author A. M. Jenkins strikes to the heart of an outwardly confident teenager to expose surprising sensitivity, uncertainty, and humor within.
o Jenkins successfully tackles such common young adult themes as peer pressure and self esteem by addressing them through an inquisitive and likeable character to whom teens will easily relate.
o Out Of Order will resonate with girls and boys, reluctant and avid readers.
Ages 12 +
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Reviews
“Jenkins’ insight into Colt’s adolescent thinking and…the common problems with which he copes will appeal to many young readers.” — Kirkus Reviews
“A very funny portrait, without ever lapsing into stereotypes.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
“This novel will engage reluctant readers and it has gems of Colt’s wisdom on nearly every page.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
“A compelling story.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
About the Book
Colt’s perfect life crumbles when his girlfriend breaks up with him and looming academic ineligibility threatens his baseball career. For a guy who gets by on his good looks and talent with a bat, Colt knows that he could be facing his toughest challenge ever.
Just as she did in her acclaimed novel Damage, author A. M. Jenkins strikes to the heart of an outwardly confident teenager to expose surprising sensitivity, uncertainty, and humor within.
o Jenkins successfully tackles such common young adult themes as peer pressure and self esteem by addressing them through an inquisitive and likeable character to whom teens will easily relate.
o Out Of Order will resonate with girls and boys, reluctant and avid readers.
Ages 12 +
Product Details
Reviews
“Jenkins’ insight into Colt’s adolescent thinking and…the common problems with which he copes will appeal to many young readers.” — Kirkus Reviews
“A very funny portrait, without ever lapsing into stereotypes.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
“This novel will engage reluctant readers and it has gems of Colt’s wisdom on nearly every page.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
“A compelling story.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books