Final Takedown
by Brent R. Sherrard
A gritty second novel by New Brunswick native Brent R. Sherrard that explores the issues of addiction and poverty for Elias, a part-Maliseet teenager on the brink.
For as long as they've been friends, Elias has been relying on his buddy Jordan. It's Jordan's mom who takes him in when his own mother is on an alcoholic binge; it's Jordan who acts as the brother and role model that Elias doesn't have. But now they've gone too far, and a schoolyard fight has landed them both in jail. The judge gives them a warning: Shape up, or face time in juvie. The clock is already ticking when Jordan gets his girlfriend pregnant and then comes up with a bigtime takedown that'll set them both up for life. For Elias, it's not worth the risk.
But can he free himself of Jordan's influence in time?
About the Author
Reviews
Sherrard has created a believeable and strong character...The author does a great job of getting into the mind of a young man.
Sherry Rampey, www.voya.com
Awards
Best Books for Kids & Teens -- Canadian Children's Book Centre
2011
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