Two brothers, one popular and one struggling, navigate their relationship and the challenges of middle school.
Author
Derrick Barnes
5 books in the catalog
Derrick Barnes has 5 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly realistic fiction, friendship and school life. The titles we've reviewed span 2004 to 2010.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Ruby, a young girl, learns to seek attention in healthier ways than through disruptive behavior.
#03
Ruby and the Booker boys. Brand new school, brave new Ruby
Derrick Barnes · 2008
Concern0CleanVirtue21Present
Ruby is excited but nervous about starting a new school and making friends, facing challenges with confidence and kindness.
A young boy named Dr. Truelove navigates the complexities of family and identity.
A young Black boy navigates the challenges of growing up in a tough urban environment, facing peer pressure and seeking a better future.
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