Scar Dakota
by Jason F. Wright
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Pub Date 7 May 2024 | Archive Date 22 Apr 2024
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Description
Shane Dakota's world is falling to pieces. He's just moved over Christmas break from North Carolina to the very strange mountain land of Utah. Suddenly Shane's grandparents are raising him and he's spending way too much time teaching his grandpa about Netflix while learning more than any seventh grader ever should about pickleball.
But even Shane knows those aren't his biggest problems. His mother, a member of the National Guard, has just passed away and Shane is struggling with the truth. Plus when the holiday break ends, Shane has to walk into a huge new school with a story, a secret, and a fresh scar on his right cheek.
Shane tries to fit in, but he can't stop thinking about his mother, wondering about a father he's never even met, and remembering the bizarre accident in North Carolina that sent his world spinning. Just when it all feels upside down, Shane makes friends with his new neighbors Kabir, Ink, and a crew of almost-famous YouTubers. Shane even scores a new nickname - Scar - and he actually likes it!
But just as Scar finally finds his place, he betrays a friend and receives a mysterious text message that threatens to expose his secret. Can Scar face the truth about friendship and his family in front of the entire seventh grade on the biggest stage he's ever seen? Will he learn lessons about the power of religious and cultural diversity in time?
More than anything, Scar must learn that everyone has scars, and if we choose, they have power to become beautiful.
Advance Praise
"Hilarious, heart-warming, and triumphant! There's so much to love about Scar Dakota and I highly recommend this book to anyone who has ever endured or is currently enduring the messy obstacle course we know as junior high." — Frank L. Cole, author of Potion Masters
"Being a teenager is difficult. Everyone is trying to figure out who they are and where they fit in their world. Scar Dakota takes this time of life and shows us that being different is not a bad thing and that everyone has scars. What a wonderful read about how to work through your mistakes." — Lori Bullock, Librarian, Pleasant Grove Junior High School
"I loved the diversity of Scar Dakota, the consequences for decisions both good and bad, and how it ties up at the end. If a book makes me cry, it is a winner to me." — Mary Graham, Librarian Media Specialist, Gulf Breeze Middle School
"Scar Dakota is a clean, uplifting book that middle grade students will love. The characters are easy to connect with, and the story is so relevant for youth today. This book is full of witty writing, beautiful themes, and positive lessons to be learned. " — Marie Hauck, Media Specialist, Windridge Elementary School
"Scar Dakota is an easy read that seems as though we can hear Scar's words and thoughts. I always tell kids they can do hard things, and Scar is a great example of this as he deals with a great loss! He exemplifies what many kids experience - the desire to find where they fit and figure out who they are and what they stand for. I'm thankful this story ended with a great lesson learned and realized by many, even though it took experiencing hard things to get there. Middle school students will enjoy this!" — Mary Rieck, Principal, Pangburn Elementary School
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9798989332809 |
| PRICE | US$19.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 272 |
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