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Junkyard Dogs - by Katherine Higgs-Coulthard (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • A suspenseful and gut-wrenching story of an unhoused teenager struggling to survive a criminal scrapping ring while unraveling a dark family history Josh's father has gone missing without a trace, and Gran's ready to call social services.
  • 336 Pages
  • Young Adult Fiction, Thrillers & Suspense

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About the Book



"Some people dream of happily ever after, but all 17-year-old Josh Roberts wants is a roof over his head and for his little brother to be safe"--



Book Synopsis



A suspenseful and gut-wrenching story of an unhoused teenager struggling to survive a criminal scrapping ring while unraveling a dark family history

Josh's father has gone missing without a trace, and Gran's ready to call social services. If Josh wants to keep himself and and his little brother, Twig, out of the system, he'll have to take to the streets and track down his dad. But when Josh digs too deep, his dad's old accomplices catch up to Josh and plunge him into a dangerous underground where putting his trust in the wrong person could number Josh in a growing pile of bodies.

This chilling portrayal of a teen desperate for food, shelter, and safety barrels the reader through an emotionally-charged journey as Josh discovers that blood doesn't always make family--and some bonds can be broken forever.



Review Quotes




"Higgs-Coulthard delivers a gritty, emotionally nuanced read about an unhoused teen searching for his absent father. . . . Utilizing atmospherically tense prose and layered, moving characterizations, this melancholy novel showcases one teen struggling to cultivate a better life for himself while navigating financial precarity and personal betrayal."--Publishers Weekly

"Empathetic readers will root for Josh and Twig as both are three-dimensional characters who need caring adults to come to their aid. The ending provides a hopeful ending. . . . A smart purchase. . . ."--School Library Connection

"A visceral story. . . ."--Kirkus Reviews



About the Author



Katherine Higgs-Coulthard became a writer on the limb of a Sycamore tree when she was in elementary school. Since then she's written in abandoned buildings, cemeteries, parks, and even on a tall ship, but her favorite place to write has always been the woods. Kat graduated from the University of Nebraska with a bachelor's in education and earned a master's degree from Indiana University, before completing her doctorate in Education through Northeastern University. She has taught kindergarten, third, and fifth grades. Now she trains teachers at Saint Mary's College and offers writing camps and classes for children and teens through Michiana Writers' Center. She lives in Michigan and loves spending time with her family.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.43 Inches (H) x 5.75 Inches (W) x .71 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 14 Years
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Thrillers & Suspense
Publisher: Peachtree Teen
Theme: Crime
Format: Paperback
Author: Katherine Higgs-Coulthard
Language: English
Street Date: April 9, 2024
TCIN: 89186269
UPC: 9781682636442
Item Number (DPCI): 247-21-6106
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.71 inches length x 5.75 inches width x 8.43 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.65 pounds
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