Gordon Korman's 'The Juvie Three' follows three boys, Gecko, Arjay, and Terence, each with a history of serious trouble with the law, who are given a fresh start at an experimental halfway house. When an accident leaves their compassionate leader with amnesia, the boys are terrified of being sent back to juvenile detention. They hatch a desperate, often humorous, scheme to maintain the illusion that their leader is still in charge, attending school, therapy, and community service while navigating the complexities of their new lives. This book explores themes of responsibility, friendship, identity, and the possibility of redemption, making it a compelling read for middle-grade readers aged 10-14.
Gecko, Arjay, and Terence, all in trouble with the law, must find a way to keep their halfway house open in order to stay out of juvenile detention.