Alex Coffey has racked up an astonishing sixty-four placements. What has he learned?
Don’t hope. Don’t care. And above all, don’t do what they want you to.
Now that he’s drifted into the juvenile justice system, Alex’s chances to avoid further trouble are running out. Will Sam Murry, his new case worker, be able to work his magic with this kid everyone else has given up on, especially when he enlists Matt King as a foster parent with a checkered past of his own? Only time … and trust … will tell if magic can become real.
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“A good day never begins with sitting in the back of a police car. Handcuffed. The sun barely up. You know it’s only going to go downhill from here.”
Written by someone whose life’s work has been to improve a system that supports troubled youth, Sleight of Hand is one of the most engaging books I have had the opportunity to read. A fictional account that captures your heart and gives the reader insight into the life of a dual-system youth that is often fraught with chaos, pain and trauma. Reed brings to life lessons of complex cases and how trauma triggers behavior responses in situations that may seem benign on the surface. This book resonates with the importance of having one caring, committed adult in a foster child’s life. Empathy, patience, and endurance – we all need more and this book shows why.”s a vivid picture of the way our correctional system often fails to support children while valuing control over the cost of rehabilitation. She also reveals the strengths that can emerge when adults within the system step up to guide youth through hard times and trauma. Reed’s ability to capture the absurdities of our criminal justice system through the eyes of a teen will make you laugh, cry, and advocate for reforms.
Michael A. Jones, Managing Director, National Partnership for Juvenile Servicesices
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