ME THREE
Eleven-year-old Rodney is starting sixth grade in a new school, in a new home in a new state. The new school is really old and he’s in a class with a bunch of kids who seem to sort of hate him. Even his best friend won’t write him back. It’s strange, because just a couple of months ago, Rodney was one of the most popular guys in his class.
He lived in Las Vegas, with his mom, older sister and his dad, who was a successful professional poker player. Now his old life is over — his mom even says they shouldn’t tell anyone their real last name. Because of something his dad did. Or something people said that he did. His dad says it’s all a big misunderstanding. Rodney is confident that it won’t be long until the misunderstanding is all cleared up and they can all go back to their old life.
But he can only keep the truth at bay for so long . . .
Praise for Me Three
Me Three is thought-provoking, well-developed, and a worthwhile investment into the minds of young people who may be dealing with similar issues as Rodney. The book is engaging, well-paced, and a pioneer in the realm of children’s books dealing with topical societal issues such as the Me Too movement.
—Holly Maurer
Juby brilliantly and compassionately shows many facets of the Me Too movement and the many victims of sexual and power abuse. Nuanced and delicately balanced. A deceptively simple book with a powerful impact.
—Marsha Skrypunch
Award-winning author