Isaiah misses his dad. His sudden death left Isaiah feeling that he must step up to care for his mother and his little sister, but that's not as easy as he thought. His mom hasn't been working and her constant drinking means they haven't been able to pay the rent. Now they are calling a smoky old motel room home.
Reading stories written by his father in a worn notebook, brings Isaiah special pleasure. He likes to think of himself as a bit of a writer, although he prefers writing poems instead of stories. When he's not reading or writing, Isaiah and his friend Sneaky are selling candy in hopes of making some big bucks. Isaiah plans to use the money to help his mother get back into their apartment, but that's going to take a lot more money than he thought.
Author Kelly J. Baptist has created an extremely likeable hero in Isaiah Dunn. Readers will be rooting for Isaiah as he battles to save what's left of his family and honor the father he misses so much. Challenging friendships, dealing with bullies, and learning from his father's wise words make Isaiah a relatable protagonist.
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