Worthless and Other Teens Coping in a Crazy World

Colton learns about healing when a trip to the train trestle doesnt end well. Kelsey finds a maze of difficulties when she runs away from home to spite hersister. A horse named Beamer helps Ryan heal after a tragic accident. Aria witnessesher brothers horrifying psychotic break that sends him to the psych ward. Salinasmagic spell bites back. A.J. is tested when hunger drives him to commit a crime. In the title story, a teen befriends Worthless, a beaten and abused child, whodesperately needs help. Many of these stories are based on true events. From a fishing village in Maine, to a military base in Alaska, these brilliantly-writtentales of private struggles show that even in lifes worst hardships, there isalways hope. Suspenseful and gripping, the authors skillful gift of storytellingportrays vivid images, which engage readers from the first page and entertainswith memorable characters who cut to the core of the teen experience.

Colton learns about healing when a trip to the train trestle doesnt end well.Kelsey finds a maze of difficulties when she runs away from home to spite hersister. A horse named Beamer helps Ryan heal after a tragic accident. Aria witnessesher brothers horrifying psychotic break that sends him to the psych ward. Salinasmagic spell bites back. A.J. is tested when hunger drives him to commit a crime.In the title story, a teen befriends Worthless, a beaten and abused child, whodesperately needs help. Many of these stories are based on true events.From a fishing village in Maine, to a military base in Alaska, these brilliantly-writtentales of private struggles show that even in lifes worst hardships, there isalways hope. Suspenseful and gripping, the authors skillful gift of storytellingportrays vivid images, which engage readers from the first page and entertainswith memorable characters who cut to the core of the teen experience.