Trev would do anything to protect his mum and sisters, especially from his stepdad. But his stepdads return stresses Trev - because when he left, he threatened Trevs mum. Rather than live scared, Trev takes matters into his own hands, literally. He starts learning to box to handle his stepdad. But everyone isnt a fan of his plan, because Trevs a talented artist, and his hands could actually help him build a better future. And theyre letting him know. But their advice for some distant future feels useless in his reality right now. Ultimately, Trev knows his future is in his hands, and his hands are his own, and he has to choose how to use them.

 

 

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.

There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published in 2023 by Nancy Paulsen Books .

Torrey Maldonado, the author of the critically acclaimed Secret Saturdays , is a teacher in Brooklyn, New York, where he was born, raised, and lives. His books reflect his students' and his experiences.