Fight Back (Sidestreets) - Softcover

"This book will appeal to middle school and up readers. The characters are interesting and life-like, and the story line will appeal especially to boys! It's great to see a book that is at a lower reading level (5.4), but will grab the attention of older readers."--Judy Gottschalk,"Educator at White Salmon Schools, NetGalley Reviewer" (03/27/2015)

"[A]n excellent read."--Tina Avon,"NetGalley Reviewer" (04/06/2015)

"Great book for reluctant older readers about standing up for yourself and not giving up."--Nicola Farmer,"Librarian at St Margarets and Berwick Grammar Schools" (04/05/2015)

"[Fight Back] will appeal to many tweens and teens struggling with the adults in their lives."--Sharon Lawler,"Librarian, NetGalley Reviewer" (05/09/2015)

"I think this is a great book. It is gripping and relevant and would be a great read for any middle/senior school student. I found myself really pulling for Tyler to overcome the issues in his life. It is the right length for a reluctant reader who may feel overwhelmed by trying to read a longer novel."--Jennifer Lyon,"Librarian, NetGalley Reviewer" (05/15/2015)

"This is a young adult read that covers some difficult issues. It is written very well, the main character is very strong and the author portrays his troubles well."--Donna Maguire,"NetGalley Reviewer" (06/10/2015)

"It's a great story about overcoming your obstacles and trying to provoke change."--Sandy Steckler,"NetGalley Reviewer" (06/16/2015)

"This is another great selection from Lorimer's SideStreets line of Hi-Lo fiction. Tackling the gritty life of a street kid and examining the abusive environment that spawned him, Tyler is a sympathetic character that risks being passed through the system until someone steps up and cares. Teens may recognize themselves or friends and family in Tyler. Adults may see someone they know in Tyler, and step up to do something. Make resources available to teens reading this book, including information on domestic violence and programs that offer an escape, whether it be information on shelters, academic programs, or athletics. Know the teens in your life and get this book into those hands."--Rosemary Kiladitis,"NetGalley Reviewer" (06/24/2015)

"It s a great story about overcoming your obstacles and trying to provoke change."--Sandy Steckler,"NetGalley Reviewer" (06/16/2015)

"This is an extraordinary short novel, not just for those readers who have difficulty reading, but for everyone, young, old, kid or adult ? this is one not to be missed ? and you might just learn something important about how to make your life a little bit better."--Bill Baker,"Educator at York Schools, NetGalley Reviewer" (04/02/2015)