Sixteen year old Philip is the son of two Evangelical youth pastors. He also secretly helps his older brother pay for his heroin addiction. When a massive tornado touches down in their small town, Philip's family becomes heavily involved in the post-disaster cleanup as Philip struggles with the return of his detoxing brother. With his life swept into sudden chaos, Philip grapples with questions that cut him to the core.
Book Genres Coming of Age, Novels in Verse, Realistic Fiction
Canadian Rights Yes
Dewey F
Title alpha Watches and Warnings
Level Hi-Lo Mature
Pages Count 200
Genre Fiction
Topics Brothers. Families. Tornadoes. Drug abuse. Addiction. Adoption.
Lexile 500L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Winter
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2019-07-31
JLG Release Date Feb 2020
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Hi-Lo Mature (Grades 9-12)
Hi-Lo Mature
Hi-Lo Mature (Grades 9-12)
For Grades 9-12
Entertaining, age-appropriate topics combined with short chapters and simple sentences make the 12 books in this category interesting and accessible to teens who struggle to read. These selections may include mature situations and content most suitable for older teens.