Jumped In
Jumped In by Patrick Flores-Scott is a young adult fiction novel published by Square Fish on August 26, 2014. This reprint edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Sam, who has mastered the art of slacking off at school, especially after his mother leaves. His life takes a turn when he is paired with Luis, a tough classmate with a challenging background, during a slam poetry unit in English class.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of friendship, family dynamics, and social challenges through Sam’s perspective. The book features a blend of prose and vivid poetry, reflecting Sam’s passion for music and his struggles with personal loss. As he navigates his new environment and the pressures of school, the story delves into the complexities of adolescence and the transformative power of words.
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Sam has the rules of slackerhood down: Don’t be late to class. Don’t ever look the teacher in the eye. Develop your blank stare. Since his mom left, he has become an expert in the art of slacking, especially since no one at his new school gets his intense passion for the music of the Pacific Northwest—Nirvana, Hole, Sleater-Kinney. Then his English teacher begins a slam poetry unit and Sam gets paired up with the daunting, scarred, clearly-a-gang-member Luis, who happens to sit next to him in every one of his classes. Slacking is no longer an option—Luis will destroy him. Told in Sam’s raw voice and interspersed with vivid poems, Jumped In by Patrick Flores-Scott is a stunning debut novel about differences, friendship, loss, and the power of words.
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