Tight

By Torrey Maldonado

A young boy navigates his complicated relationships with his family and a new friend.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 2,059 ratings

192 pages· 37,581 words· Est. 4 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Bryan loves comics and a drama-free life, but his new friend Mike introduces him to risky thrills. As Bryan gets caught up in subway surfing and trouble, he struggles with his conscience. Will he follow Mike's path or choose his own? Inspired by his comic heroes, Bryan must decide who he wants to be and what he stands for. In a world full of challenges, can he find the courage to make the right choices and forge a different path?

From the publisher

“Maldonado excels at depicting realistic and authentic interactions between middle school boys.”–School Library Journal (starred review) A Washington Post Best Children’s Book of 2018! Tight: Lately Bryan’s been feeling it in all kinds of ways. He knows what’s tight for him in a good way–reading comics, drawing superheroes, and hanging out with no drama. But drama’s hard to escape where he’s from, and that gets him wound up tight. And now Bryan’s new friend Mike is challenging him to have fun in ways that are crazy risky. At first, it’s a rush following Mike, hopping turnstiles, subway surfing, and getting into all kinds of trouble. But Bryan never feels right acting wrong. So which way will he go when he understands that drama is so not his style? Fortunately his favorite comic heroes shed light on his dilemma, reminding him that he has power–the power to choose his friends and to stand up for what he believes is right . . . Torrey Maldonado delivers a fast-paced, insightful, dynamic story. Readers will connect with Bryan’s journey as he navigates a tough world with a heartfelt desire for a different life.

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