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Description
Seventeen-year-old Haley Bombauer, nicknamed Flash Jackson, anticipates an adventurous summer roaming the hillsides and forests near her small hometown on her beloved horse. When she falls through the rotted roof of a barn and breaks her leg, she is forced to spend the summer in a thigh-high cast, confined to her home. During this time, she must endure her overprotective mother's care and visits from her eccentric grandmother while reflecting on her circumstances. The novel is targeted at upper grade readers (grades 9-12) with a reading level of 5.6.
Quick Summary
Haley "Flash" Jackson gets the ironic summer she never expected when a barn roof collapse leaves her trapped in a full body cast just when she wanted adventure. Kids will root for this stubborn, creative heroine who turns her miserable confinement into a scheme-filled summer of outwitting neighbors, pulling pranks, and discovering what truly matters. If your teen enjoys the laugh-out-loud humor and emotional depth of Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Pug: Pug's Snow Day a Pug: Pug's Snow Day Wimpy Kid series, Flash Jackson delivers that same irresistible mix of comedy and heart. This AR 5.6 level novel is perfect for students in grades 9-12 who want a fast, fun read with real substance.