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All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook

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All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook by Leslie Connor is a compelling children's story about Perry, a boy who has spent his entire life living in a minimum-security prison where his mother is incarcerated. Things change when a new district attorney discovers Perry's unusual living situation and forces him to live on the outside. As Perry navigates this new world, he strives to uncover the truth about his past and find a way to reunite with his mother.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy touching stories about friendship, resilience, and the quest for what it means to be a family. As a children's book, it's filled with warmth and heart, exploring the unique life of a boy raised in an unconventional setting, and the challenges he faces to stay connected to his loved ones.

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All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook

A soaring and heartfelt story about love, forgiveness, and how innocence makes us all rise up.

All Rise for the Honorable Perry T.

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A soaring and heartfelt story about love, forgiveness, and how innocence makes us all rise up.

All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook is a powerful middle grade novel, perfect for fans of Wonder and When You Reach Me, from Leslie Connor, the award-winning author of Waiting for Normal and Crunch.

Eleven-year-old Perry was born and raised by his mum at the Blue River Co-ed Correctional Facility in tiny Surprise, Nebraska. His mum is a resident on Cell Block C, and so far Warden Daugherty has made it possible for them to be together. That is, until a new district attorney discovers the truthβ€”and Perry is removed from the facility and forced into a foster home.

When Perry moves to the β€œoutside” world, he feels trapped. Desperate to be reunited with his mum, Perry goes on a quest for answers about her past crime. As he gets closer to the truth, he will discover that love makes people resilient no matter where they come from... but can he find a way to tell everyone what home truly means?

Junior Library Guild Selection * Kids’ Indie Next List Pick

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Leslie Connor's All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook is praised for its well-crafted, complex characters and heartwarming storyline that inspires with themes of redemption, hope, and community. The novel's unique setting and endearing characters offer a fresh perspective on diversity, making it a memorable read for young audiences. It's described as moving and uplifting, with a narrative that balances tough truths with optimism and warmth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062333476

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 January 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Katherine Tegen Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 268g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Leslie Connor is the author of many award-winning books for children, including The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle, winner of the ALA Schneider Family Book Award, Waiting for Normal, winner of the ALA Schneider Family Book Award, All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook, and Crunch. She lives in the Connecticut woods with her family and three rescue dogs.

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