Rebound

When Charlie’s father dies unexpectedly, he acts out and becomes rebellious, so his mother sends his to his grandparents’ house for the summer. While there, Charlie learns about basketball, his father, himself, and some important life lessons. This dynamic novel-in-verse, with short comic strip visuals interspersed, has relatable, authentic characters and situations and will engage students in grades 6-12. Useful for literature circles, as a read-aloud, and to launch discussion of coping with challenges, coming to terms with loss, personal growth, and developing one’s identity. Prequel to Newbery winner The Crossover.