The story: It seemed like stealing that wallet would solve a whole bunch of problems, but instead, it just caused more: rather than paying for his baby brother's medical bills for a month, using that credit card is costing Timothy a year under house arrest. But it's a year where he learns a lot - how to unplug Levi's trach tube while dodging snot bullets, how to show that maybe you like a girl, and possibly the biggest deal of all: learning to trust other people enough to let them help you, even when you can't figure out why they would want to.
June Cleaver's ratings: Language G; Violence G; Sexual content G; Nudity G; Substance abuse G; Magic & the occult G; GLBT content G; adult themes (abandonment, juvenile crime, financial issues and their resultant pressures) PG; overall rating PG (mostly due to the adult themes; content just isn't going to work for most ES readers).
Liz's comments: I liked this one a lot. Timothy makes some poor choices, but he's a loyal, dedicated brother who's able to learn from his mistakes. The journal/novel in verse format make this story one that will appeal to struggling readers, both boys and girls.
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