Out of Reach

Out of Reach by V.M. Jones follows Pip who dreads his father's behavior at his soccer games.  When he happens into a climbing gym and finds out that he's a natural he suddenly starts to believe in himself and develops his own identity.

I loved this book and could not put it down, reading the entire thing in one sitting (and that's not usual for me currently).  Pip's journey seems authentic and his search for independence is one that kids can identify with.  This is a book that I would buy for the boys in my life.

Appropriateness:  This is a male focused book but the story is one that will speak to girls as well.  The only bit of adult content is a mention of condoms as a joke and a worry that a boy is using Pip's female best friend for her body.  I would recommend this book to readers 11-15.

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