{"product_id":"american-road-trip-9781250211651","title":"American Road Trip","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmerican Road Trip: A YA Novel About Family, Healing, and Growing Up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA heartwrenching YA coming of age story about three siblings on a roadtrip in search of healing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a strong family, the best friend a guy could ask for, and a budding romance with the girl of his dreams, life shows promise for Teodoro \"T\" Avila. But he takes some hard hits the summer before senior year when his nearly perfect brother, Manny, returns from a tour in Iraq with a devastating case of PTSD. In a desperate effort to save Manny from himself and pull their family back together, T's fiery sister, Xochitl, hoodwinks her brothers into a cathartic road trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Story of Brotherhood and Mental Health\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTold through T's honest voice, this is a candid exploration of mental illness, socioeconomic pressures, and the many inescapable highs and lows that come with growing up—including falling in love. Patrick Flores-Scott delivers an authentic narrative that tackles difficult subjects with sensitivity and realism, making this essential reading for young adults navigating complex family dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick Flores-Scott\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the award-winning novel \u003ci\u003eJumped In\u003c\/i\u003e. He currently teaches struggling elementary readers and math students. He's written for theater and the slam poetry stage. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition from Square Fish offers readers an intimate look at how one family confronts trauma, the bonds that hold siblings together, and the journey toward healing. Perfect for readers who appreciate character-driven stories that address real-world issues affecting military families and teens today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Christy Ottaviano Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680849006866,"sku":"9781250211651","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0662e2e9-ca26-42a8-8c42-a24ccbfed53c.jpg?v=1733943974","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/american-road-trip-9781250211651","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}