A boy called Twister

Description:

When Kevin Walker transfers to Tubman High after the death of his mother, he decides to keep his painful past a secret and remain a loner to avoid the scrutiny of others. But his star turn on the track team brings him attention and friends who may betray his trust.

subjects: Family secrets,  Secrets,  High school students,  Fiction,  High schools,  Gossip,  Friendship,  Track and field athletes,  African Americans,  Bullies,  Track and field,  Reading Level-Grade 7,  Reading Level-Grade 6,  Reading Level-Grade 9,  Reading Level-Grade 8,  Reading Level-Grade 11,  Reading Level-Grade 10,  Reading Level-Grade 12,  Children's fiction,  Schools, fiction,  Family life, fiction,  Track and field, fiction,  Athletics, fiction,  Communication, fiction,  Friendship, fiction,  Students, fiction

People: Kevin Walker,  Alonee Lennox,  Marko Lane,  Carissa Polson

Places: Tubman High School