Matt is a wizard at just getting by when it comes to school. His guidance counselor is amazed that he can consistently maintain a 60% in all his classes. What his teachers and counselor don't know is that Matt is the sole caregiver for his dying uncle.
Matt has another secret. He is dealing drugs to his fellow students. The money he makes is paying the rent and keeping his uncle supplied with morphine. Matt has a system all worked out and it has been treating him well, but everything is about to collapse.
An after school extracurricular requirement brings Matt together with Amanda. She's a loner like Matt, but she is able to see through Matt's tough exterior. When she finds out what is occupying his time outside of school, she steps in to help, no questions asked.
MR. 60% is a story about a determined teen willing to make sacrifices for the one person in his life who was there for him. Author Clete Barrett Smith tells a gritty tale that doesn't sugar-coat tragedy and the courage it takes to get through it. This is a powerful, quick read you won't want to miss.
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