Hanging On To Max

Author: Margaret Bechard
Genre: Drama
# of pages: 176

Summary: Sam Pettigrew is a high school senior. He has a lot on his mind – whether to go to college or get a job next year, how he no longer sees his best friend very much, and most important, how to take care of his 11-month-old son, Max. Max’s mom moved away, and Sam has sole custody. Can Sam have a successful life and also be a good father to Max?

Notes: This book is a quick read with short chapters.

Recommend/Not Recommend: Anyone – male or female – who wonders what it would be like to take care of a baby would enjoy reading it.

-Ms. Berens

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