Jacksonville Public Library

High, Mary Sullivan

eng

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Ages 14+

novels

High

1240209714

Mary Sullivan

"It is impossible not to root for Ceti, almost fifteen, who tells her story of growing up in shelters, learning soccer from Gramps, and sleeping in her Mom's red truck. Following in the steps of her hero, Lionel Messi, Ceti is a shooting star on the field. A U.S. scout is coming to watch her play in the State Championship; she has Ruby, her best friend since kindergarten, rooting for her, and a crush on Will, a boy who lives in her building. But at home, she'll find a spoon in the sink, a ball of tin foil and a needle in the trash. Her Mom, who used to be beautiful with her long honey hair and green eyes is now wasted and track-marked. And she is pregnant. Her life in constant upheaval, with a mother who wants only the next high, Ceti must find the courage to keep grounded, stay true to herself, and hold onto her dreams." --Back cover

adolescent