Ebb & Flow

When Jett’s dad is put in jail for drunk driving that caused the death of a family, Jett and his mom leave Newfoundland and move to the mainland, but Jett falls in with a school bully and thief and Jett makes many bad decisions. His mom sends him to spend the summer with his grandma back in Newfoundland and his grandma’s patience and guidance helps Jett get back on track and bring him healing. This acclaimed Canadian novel in free verse deals with mature and timely themes of self-worth, betrayal, forgiveness, bullying, restitution, and inclusiveness. Suitable for literature circles, Writers' Workshops, independent study, and teacher read-aloud. Social considerations noted.