Jordan, a seventh grader, loves to draw and is disappointed when his parents send him to a prestigious private school known for academics instead of an art school. His ethnicity and social class make him feel different at Riverdale Academy. However, as the school year progresses, he finds himself not really fitting in his neighborhood either. As he observes people (including teachers), he begins to discover the importance of valuing people for who they are, not their ethnicity or social status. He realizes that he too judges and . . .even his parents allow social status influence them.
A very hopeful, insightful book. It made me evaluate my sometimes erroneous conclusions.
I really like Jordan and his dad. His mom is portrayed well too, but I like the dad better! 😉
*Highly recommend.
-Borrowed from the library.
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