Sam -- Eric Walters

<p>Redheaded orphan Sam can't seem to stay out of trouble. His latest incident -- defending himself by hitting the high school quarterback in the face with a can of soda -- lands him in the Johnson "Blue Gables" Juvenile Center while he awaits trial. Sam needs to keep his nose clean, but can he control his temper when he's targeted by a long-term Gables resident?</p> <p>When Sam is given a reading assignment, he thinks he'll have no interest in a classic book about another redheaded orphan. But he soon realizes that he's found a kindred spirit in the book, and maybe even an unexpected source of hope.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Eric Walters<br><b>Publisher:</b> Dcb Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 05/24/2025<br><b>Pages:</b> 206<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.44lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.00h x 5.38w x 1.00d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781770867949<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Kirkus Reviews</i> 03/15/2025<br><i>School Library Journal</i> 04/01/2025 pg. 122