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Reach for this book when your teen is struggling with the aftermath of a poor decision, feeling the sting of parental separation, or resisting adult authority. Notes from the Midnight Driver follows sixteen-year-old Alex, who, in a misguided attempt to get back at his father, ends up in a drunk driving accident and is sentenced to community service at a nursing home. What begins as a punishment turns into a transformative friendship with Sol, a cantankerous elderly man who challenges Alex to look beyond his own teen angst. This story balances sharp humor with heavy themes of accountability and forgiveness. It is highly appropriate for middle and high schoolers, offering a realistic but hopeful look at how one mistake does not have to define your entire life, provided you are willing to learn from it.
