All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook Lib/E
All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook is a powerful story, perfect for fans of Wonder and When You Reach Me. Eleven-year-old Perry was born and raised by his mom at the Blue River Co-ed Correctional Facility in tiny Surprise, Nebraska. His mom is a resident on Cell Block C, and so far Warden Daugherty has made it possible for them to be together. That is, until a new district attorney discovers the truth--and Perry is removed from the facility and forced into a foster home. When Perry moves to the "outside" world, he feels trapped. Desperate to be reunited with his mom, Perry goes on a quest for answers about her past crime. As he gets closer to the truth, he will discover that love makes people resilient no matter where they come from . . . but can he find a way to tell everyone what home truly means? Review A heartwarming story with an unstoppable hero, a mystery that keeps you guessing, and a unique setting. All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook is a rich look at family and what it means to face adversity and fly-I loved it.-- "Kimberly Newton Fusco, author of Beholding Bee" Filled with tough truths, relentless optimism, fierce love, and above all else gorgeous writing. I loved every heartbreaking, joyful page.-- "Corey Ann Haydu, author of Rules for Stealing Stars" In a novel filled with endearing characters, sad goodbyes, and new beginnings, Connor expresses the depth of Perry's homesickness without romanticizing his life in a prison. -- "Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books" Remind[s] us that...understanding is stronger than what seems to be justice, that kindness is deeper and fuller than anger, and that goodness can heal brokenness.-- "Gary D. Schmidt, Newbery Honor-winning author" This book offers a different kind of diversity story that is important for kids to find on the shelf.-- "Booklist" Vivid characters whose stories of perseverance after tragedy embody the novel's themes of redemption, hope, and community. This beautifully written work will send readers' spirits soaring.-- "School Library Journal (starred review)" With complex, memorable characters, a situation that demands sympathy, and a story that's shown, not just told, this is fresh and affecting. She lives with her family in Connecticut. Michael Crouch is an actor based in New York City. His audiobook narration has won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration, numerous Earphones Awards from AudioFile magazine, and Best of the Year accolades from Booklist, School Library Journal, and Publi