{"product_id":"never-wanted-9781737315711","title":"Never Wanted","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoy Perkins struggles in high school and has three strikes against him. He never knew his dad, his mom died in a meth-lab explosion, and his alcoholic uncle beats him. He is sent to live with a caring foster family. But his troubles continue. \u003cstrong\u003eLexile measure HL530L.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Finding Forward Books, we publish easy-to-read novels with positive life lessons for teens. They have realistic stories about young people overcoming challenges. Our mission is to help teens achieve success and find their way forward through life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The books are for all students, including English learners and those with learning disabilities. They are printed in Open Dyslexic, a font to accommodate individuals with dyslexia. They have been praised in Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews, Foreword Clarion Reviews,  and BlueInk Reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThompson, Russ:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - I'm a retired educator who grew up in Lynwood, California and graduated from Whitworth University in 1979. I served as a reading teacher and high school principal in high-poverty areas of Los Angeles. Much of my work was with students who struggled in school because of low literacy levels. My goal is to write books that will help students improve their reading skills, believe in themselves, and increase their success in school. I have a doctorate in education from UCLA. My wife and I have four grown children and live in Long Beach, California.","brand":"Finding Forward Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50533753389330,"sku":"9781737315711","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5cf4d1f4-be6c-4c75-8466-f3f168642688.jpg?v=1731410787","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/never-wanted-9781737315711","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}