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Kicked Out

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1 of 1 copy available

Dime is fifteen and angry all the time.

Her parents don't like the way she dresses, her boyfriend, her attitude. Her older brother Darren was paralyzed in an accident she walked away from, and Dime is sure her parents wish she were the one in the wheelchair. When the fights and accusations finally become too much, Dime moves in with her brother. At first she is overjoyed with the change of scenery and lack of parental control. But when her troubles follow her she finds that maybe it isn't everyone else who is the problem, and realizes that she has to start taking some responsibility for her actions.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. Available in Spanish as Ni un dia más.

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    • School Library Journal

      September 1, 2003
      Gr 8-10-No one loves Dime-or so she thinks. Since negative attention is better than none at all, acting out and defying every parental rule become a daily routine. Things come to a head when the 15-year-old's parents decide that she is out of control and agree to let her live with her older brother, who is a quadriplegic. Dime initially sees living away from home as ultimate freedom but soon realizes that with it comes responsibility. On her first day at Darren's apartment, her boyfriend, Gabe, and her friend Tiff come to visit and she sees them through the eyes of her brother. Is she as rude and obnoxious as they are? But Gabe loves her, or at least she thinks he does. When Dime is dumped, she is forced to examine her feelings and for the first time realizes that her behavior has been the result of her fear of being inadequate. These feelings have been with her since childhood and have colored her life. While not all teens will have the opportunity to separate from their parents or have the support and guidance of such a wise sibling, readers can see how real or perceived feelings can affect their lives. An insightful portrayal of teen angst, learning to deal with anger, and understanding the importance of self-love.-Sharon Morrison, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, OK

      Copyright 2003 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:3.7
  • Lexile® Measure:520
  • Interest Level:9-12(UG)
  • Text Difficulty:1-2

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