Just Kickin' It by Julie Thompson

Just Kickin' It

Julie Thompson

Orca Book Publishers · Paperback · February 11, 2025

Jesse is a sneakerhead without the sneakers.

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Who it’s for
Jesse’s sneaker plans collide with a WiFi bill and Derick’s tempting example.
Genres
Peer Pressure for Teens, Homelessness & Poverty for Teens, Coming of Age
Published
Orca Book Publishers, February 11, 2025

About this book

Jesse is a sneakerhead without the sneakers. After his parents were killed in an accident three years ago, Jesse went to live with his grandfather, and it wasn’t long before the insurance money ran out. That meant no money for new threads or fresh kicks. Now with summer in swing, Jesse has been saving for new sneakers.

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He’ll finally be able to keep up with the rest of the kids at his school, especially his best friend, Tay Matthews, whose sneaker collection could be housed in a museum. But then his grandpa’s WiFi is cut off and Jesse has to hand over his savings to pay the bill. It looks like Jesse’s plan for new shoes is trashed. That’s until nineteen-year-old smooth-talking Derick rolls into town. With new threads and a fresh ride, Derick shows the boys there’s more than one way to get what you want. And Jesse must decide how much he is willing to pay. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Jesse’s Sneaker Savings

Jesse’s sneaker plans collide with a WiFi bill and Derick’s tempting example.

Come here for

  • Jesse’s savings for new sneakers
  • A choice shaped by money and temptation

Expect

  • A teen’s decision about what he is willing to pay
  • A short novel for teen readers building reading skills

Where it sits

Peer Pressure for Teens66%
Homelessness & Poverty for Teens38%
Coming of Age28%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Coming of Age
  • Peer Pressure for Teens
Authors
Julie Thompson
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Published
February 11, 2025
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Coming of Age