After his younger sister dies, 17-year-old Jean-Luc goes into a downward spiral.
He is sent away for the summer to live with his uncle in a small town on the coast of France. On his first day there he meets the beautiful Selina and decides that this summer might not be so bad after all. That is until he realizes that she stole his wallet. Jean-Luc does some detective work and eventually tracks her down. Selina confesses that she and other runaway teens are being exploited by a mysterious figure known only as Le Patron. Jean-Luc devises a plan to help Selina escape, but will the two of them be able to outwit the dangerous criminal?
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
BC Books for Schools | 2021 | Commended
“Themes of social and family issues, empathy, friendship, and redemption are explored through the text. Serious classroom discussions can include the harsh reality of the pickpocket trade, youth street crimes, extortion, and exploitation.”