Hands -- Torrey Maldonado, Hardcover

"Gorgeous and gripping, Hands is a poetic page-turner. You might just finish it in one sitting. Torrey Maldonado understands the kids he writes for at the deepest level." --Adam Gidwitz, Newbery Honor-winning author of The Inquisitor's Tale

The author of What Lane? and Tight delivers a fast-paced read that packs a punch about a boy figuring out how to best use his hands--to build or to knock down.

Trev would do anything to protect his mom and sisters, especially from his stepdad. But his stepdad's return stresses Trev--because when he left, he threatened Trev's mom. Rather than live scared, Trev takes matters into his own hands, literally. He starts learning to box to handle his stepdad. But everyone isn't a fan of his plan, because Trev's a talented artist, and his hands could actually help him build a better future. And they're letting him know. But their advice for some distant future feels useless in his reality right now. Ultimately, Trev knows his future is in his hands, and his hands are his own, and he has to choose how to use them.

Author: Torrey Maldonado
Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
Published: 01/24/2023
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 8.35h x 5.35w x 0.79d
ISBN: 9780593323793
Age Range: 10-UP

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2022
Publishers Weekly 11/28/2022
Booklist 12/01/2022 pg. 124
School Library Journal 12/09/2022 pg. 1