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Secret Saturdays

By Torrey Maldonado

By Torrey Maldonado

By Torrey Maldonado

By Torrey Maldonado

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Apr 12, 2012 | ISBN 9780142417478 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

Ebook $6.99

Apr 15, 2010 | ISBN 9781101171769 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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    About Secret Saturdays

    An urban novel with the power and intensity of Walter Dean Myers’s books

    Sean is Justin’s best friend – or at least Justin thought he was. But lately Sean has been acting differently. He’s been telling lies, getting into trouble at school, hanging out with a tougher crowd, even getting into fights. When Justin finally discovers that Sean’s been secretly going to visit his father in prison and is dealing with the shame of that, Justin wants to do something to help before his friend spirals further out of control. But will trying to save Sean jeopardize their friendship? Should Justin risk losing his best friend in order to save him?

    About Secret Saturdays

    Read Torrey Maldonado’s posts on the Penguin Blog and the new Penguin Community.

    A poignant look into one fatherless twelve-year-old’s struggles with friendship and trust.

    Sean is Justin’s best friend, at least Justin thought he was. But lately Sean has been acting differently. Sean’s been telling lies, getting into trouble at school, and hanging out with a tougher crowd, even getting into fights. This isn’t like Sean at all.

    When Justin finally discovers that Sean’s been secretly going to visit his father in prison and is dealing with the shame of that, Justin wants to do something to help before his friend spirals further out of control. But what if confronting Sean means Justin loses his very best friend? In the end, he decides it doesn’t matter; he’s got to man up.

    Set in one of New York’s most dangerous neighborhoods, Secret Saturdays is an affecting read highlighted by strong characters and an authentic, heartening voice.

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    About Torrey Maldonado

    Torrey Maldonado is a teacher born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, where he still lives. Secret Saturdays is inspired by his life and the experiences of his students.

    About Torrey Maldonado

    Torrey Maldonado is a teacher born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, where he still lives. Secret Saturdays is inspired by his life and the experiences of his students.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Apr 12, 2012 | 208 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780142417478

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Apr 15, 2010 | 208 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9781101171769

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    Praise

    “This urban tale explores inner-city life for a middle school audience with sympathy and humor, while underscoring the emotional effects of hardship on the characters’ lives…readers will find both insight and hope in Justin’s efforts to help his friend.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (BCCB)
    — The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (BCCB)

    “This is a story of friendship, survival, deception and relationships…a fast read, entertaining and high interest.”—Library Media Connection
    — Library Media Connection

    “Torrey Maldonado sticks his finger in an all too familiar hole of a brokenhearted urban community. Playground tough with a sweet center.”—Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor-winning and New York Times bestselling author of One Crazy Summer — Rita Williams Garcia

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