Reformed

In Justin Weinberger's 'Reformed,' Ian Hart is a quiet boy who has always been the target of bullies. He finds a sense of protection in his aggressive friend, Devon, but this friendship takes a turn when one of Devon's pranks goes terribly wrong. Ian finds himself unfairly sent to the Juvenile Academy for Noncompliant and Underachieving Students, a reform school. This chapter book, suitable for ages 8-11, follows Ian's journey as he navigates this intimidating new environment, confronts his fears, and ultimately learns the crucial lesson of self-advocacy and standing up for what is right, even when it's difficult. It's a story about finding inner strength, the complexities of friendship, and the consequences of one's actions.

Ian Hart has always been the kid most likely to be bullied, which is why he appreciates having agressive Devon as a friend--but when one of Devon's pranks goes terribly wrong Ian finds himself the youngest student in the Juvenile Academy for Noncompliant and Underachieving Students, otherwise know as reform school, and somehow he is going to have to learn how to stand up for himself.