Wasted (Sidestreets) - Hardcover

Sherrard, Brent R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1552774201 ISBN 13: 9781552774205

Publisher: Formac Pub Co Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

When his dad nearly dies of alcohol abuse, Jacob realizes that his own alcoholism is a death sentence. It's only a matter of time before he becomes his father, but it's seemingly impossible to stay sober. Wasted follows a teen's path to change in this insightful, realistic novel.

Wasted is Brent Sherrard's first published novel. He and his wife, author Valerie Sherrard, live in Miramichi, New Brunswick.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Review

There s enough material here for two novels .... What about the legality and morality of growing marijuana for sale? Should a murder go unpunished? One hopes readers will be inspired to discuss these issues, especially in the context of the well-realized bleakness of Jacob s life and those of his friends.--Michael Cart"Booklist Online" (02/17/2010)

There's enough material here for two novels .... What about the legality?and morality?of growing marijuana for sale? Should a murder go unpunished? One hopes readers will be inspired to discuss these issues, especially in the context of the well-realized bleakness of Jacob's life and those of his friends.--Michael Cart"Booklist Online" (02/17/2010)

"Jacob's narrative voice is strong."--RSS"Tthe Horn Book Guide" (01/01/2010)

There s enough material here for two novels .... What about the legality and morality of growing marijuana for sale? Should a murder go unpunished? One hopes readers will be inspired to discuss these issues, especially in the context of the well-realized bleakness of Jacob s life and those of his friends."

"What about the legality -- and morality -- of growing marijuana for sale? Should a murder go unpunished? One hopes readers will be inspired to discuss these issues, especially in the context of the well-realized bleakness of Jacob's life and those of his friends."--Michael Cart"Booklist Online" (02/17/2010)

There's enough material here for two novels .... What about the legality--and morality--of growing marijuana for sale? Should a murder go unpunished? One hopes readers will be inspired to discuss these issues, especially in the context of the well-realized bleakness of Jacob's life and those of his friends.

-What about the legality -- and morality -- of growing marijuana for sale? Should a murder go unpunished? One hopes readers will be inspired to discuss these issues, especially in the context of the well-realized bleakness of Jacob's life and those of his friends.---Michael Cart-Booklist Online- (02/17/2010)

About the Author

BRENT SHERRARD and his wife Valerie live in Miramachi, New Brunswick.

Edition details

• Publisher: Formac Pub Co Ltd
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1552774201
• ISBN 13: 9781552774205
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 139