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Just Kickin' It

by Julie Thompson

A summer savings plan—and a difficult choice

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A summer savings plan—and a difficult choice

Jesse has been putting money aside for sneakers, hoping to feel more like his classmates and keep pace with his best friend Tay’s impressive collection. When his grandfather’s WiFi bill takes those savings, a chance encounter with nineteen-year-old Derick offers a different route to getting what he wants. The setup connects everyday pressures around money, clothing, and belonging with a larger question of what Jesse is willing to give up. The publisher describes this as a short novel with a low reading level, written for teen readers building their reading skills or seeking a quick read.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teen readers building reading skills, as described by the publisher.
  • Readers interested in stories about friendship, money pressures, and choices.
  • Readers seeking a short novel about fitting in and wanting new clothes or sneakers.

Themes

FriendshipBelonging and social pressureMoney and scarcityChoices and trade-offs

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Book overview

Jesse is a sneakerhead without the sneakers.

After his parents were killed in an accident three years ago, Jesse went to live with his grandfather, and it wasn't long before the insurance money ran out. That meant no money for new threads or fresh kicks. Now with summer in swing, Jesse has been saving for new sneakers. He'll finally be able to keep up with the rest of the kids at his school, especially his best friend, Tay Matthews, whose sneaker collection could be housed in a museum. But then his grandpa's WiFi is cut off and Jesse has to hand over his savings to pay the bill. It looks like Jesse's plan for new shoes is trashed. That's until nineteen-year-old smooth-talking Derick rolls into town. With new threads and a fresh ride, Derick shows the boys there's more than one way to get what you want. And Jesse must decide how much he is willing to pay.

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.

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