Alley-Gators: Peter’s Bravest Summer (Edition 2)

Description

ALLEY-GATORS: Peter’s Bravest Summer is a book written with every child in mind. Bullies lurk in the dark. They are everywhere. Peter is fourteen, loves to travel, and has already seen much of the world with his parents. But one frightening experience with bullies in Paris left him with a fear he thought he had overcome. This summer, Peter travels alone to Poughkeepsie, New York, to spend time with his grandparents. He expects a fun-filled vacation of family, new friends, photography, and adventure. Then he hears a cry for help. At a nearby park, Peter discovers Angela, an eleven-year-old girl being bullied because of her accent, appearance, and African heritage. Suddenly, Peter is reminded of what happened to him in Paris. His heart says, “Walk away.” His courage says, “Stand up.” Peter must decide whether to let fear control him or use his voice to help someone who needs him. Peter’s Bravest Summer is an inspiring story about courage, friendship, resilience, kindness, and celebrating what makes each of us unique. Young readers will discover that being brave doesn’t mean being afraid. Sometimes, being brave simply means doing the right thing when you are scared. And sometimes, one brave voice can inspire an entire community.