In the Absence of My Father

Grief. Grit. Gangs. Guts. Grace.

Kids, Fiction, Action/Adventure, Teen
Cover of the book In the Absence of My Father by Quebe Merritt Bradford, AuthorHouse
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Quebe Merritt Bradford ISBN: 9781456739690
Publisher: AuthorHouse Publication: March 7, 2011
Imprint: AuthorHouse Language: English
Author: Quebe Merritt Bradford
ISBN: 9781456739690
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Publication: March 7, 2011
Imprint: AuthorHouse
Language: English

The past two years have been life-altering for teenagers Chocolate and Mariner. Their mother died in a terrible accident, leaving the boys' father in shock and their anguished aunt to care for them. Chocolate fails miserably in school, and Mariner brushes off his pain with comedy. From the bittersweet memories of basketball games with his mother to the pressures from gangs, grown bullies, and an unrelenting aunt, Chocolate has to decide his own fate. Mariner watches his brother spiral into trouble, and he must decide if he will speak up or cover up. The boys must make each decision quickly.with or without their parents. "A thought-provoking, socially relevant academic masterpiece." --Zelda Kitt, educational leader and parent "I was so nervous as I neared the end of the book. I loved it. There are a lot of great messages throughout the whole book and especially towards the end. I have to put this in my collection of books for my son to read." ---Kristin Marvin, parent "I actually finished the book in one day. The suspense was so great that I couldn't put it down. It was an awesome book, and kids my age would definitely enjoy it." Kaitlin Ervin, 15

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The past two years have been life-altering for teenagers Chocolate and Mariner. Their mother died in a terrible accident, leaving the boys' father in shock and their anguished aunt to care for them. Chocolate fails miserably in school, and Mariner brushes off his pain with comedy. From the bittersweet memories of basketball games with his mother to the pressures from gangs, grown bullies, and an unrelenting aunt, Chocolate has to decide his own fate. Mariner watches his brother spiral into trouble, and he must decide if he will speak up or cover up. The boys must make each decision quickly.with or without their parents. "A thought-provoking, socially relevant academic masterpiece." --Zelda Kitt, educational leader and parent "I was so nervous as I neared the end of the book. I loved it. There are a lot of great messages throughout the whole book and especially towards the end. I have to put this in my collection of books for my son to read." ---Kristin Marvin, parent "I actually finished the book in one day. The suspense was so great that I couldn't put it down. It was an awesome book, and kids my age would definitely enjoy it." Kaitlin Ervin, 15

More books from AuthorHouse

Cover of the book A Minds Interpretation the Way Life Has Been Perceived by Quebe Merritt Bradford
Cover of the book Anglers and Toad Stranglers by Quebe Merritt Bradford
Cover of the book Seasons of Change by Quebe Merritt Bradford
Cover of the book Being Frank About Vietnam by Quebe Merritt Bradford
Cover of the book Spiritual Leadership: the Office of a Pastor by Quebe Merritt Bradford
Cover of the book The Sky Is Falling! the Sky Is Falling! by Quebe Merritt Bradford
Cover of the book The Planter by Quebe Merritt Bradford
Cover of the book Hey Big Spender 'Get an Emotional Grip' by Quebe Merritt Bradford
Cover of the book Study Skills for Life Success by Quebe Merritt Bradford
Cover of the book Stage Iv Addiction by Quebe Merritt Bradford
Cover of the book Curb and Leash Your Human by Quebe Merritt Bradford
Cover of the book The Critical Missed Step by Quebe Merritt Bradford
Cover of the book Follow Your Heart by Quebe Merritt Bradford
Cover of the book Night of the Sexual Predator by Quebe Merritt Bradford
Cover of the book Deep in the Shadows by Quebe Merritt Bradford
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy