Monday, June 21, 2010

The First Part Last

By: Angela Johnson

Summary:
16-year-old Bobby is a single dad who has struggles to take care of his kid and go to school. The mother of the child is in a coma because of eclampsia. Despite his struggles, Bobby loves his kid and makes the best of the situation. He snaps at one point and vandalizes a wall, but his experiences cause him to grow.

Evaluation: This is an endearing story of a teen parent.
Reading level: Grades 9-12
Cautions: Death
Published by: Simon Pulse, 2004
Pages: 132

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