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When Ismael decides to not sign a petition of untrue accusations against a veteran English teacher, he has to weigh the price of following his friends against the rewards of following his conscience.
Quick Summary
When Ismael decides to refuse signing a petition of untrue accusations against a veteran English teacher, he must weigh the personal cost of going against his friends against the reward of following his conscience in this school-set story. The novel tackles themes of peer pressure, moral courage, integrity under fire, and the difficult choice between blind loyalty and doing what is right. If your kid likes books like "The Giver" or "Speak" that explore characters facing ethical dilemmas and standing alone against a crowd, they'll find this story compelling. With an AR Level of 4.5 and written at an upper grade reading level, this 17,489-word novel works well for teens in 9th through 12th grade.