About This Book
Reach for this book when your middle schooler is beginning to grapple with the realization that the world can be a dangerous place and is looking for a story that respects their burgeoning maturity. Sean and Marc are typical thirteen year olds interested in photography, but their lives take a serious turn when they accidentally capture evidence related to a child pornography and kidnapping investigation. Set against the backdrop of Sean's Bar Mitzvah preparations, the story explores the weight of responsibility, the loss of innocence, and the complex choices young people must make when faced with adult problems. It is a grounded, realistic look at moral courage for readers aged 12 to 15, providing a safe space to discuss difficult real-world issues without being sensationalist.
