Bucking the Sarge
Fifteen-year-old Luther manages the Happy Neighbor group home for men while becoming entangled in his cold mother’s shady business dealings. Despite the pressures around him, he keeps his humor and looks toward a different future—one that includes college and a life as a philosopher.
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Bucking the Sarge follows fifteen-year-old Luther as he becomes deeply involved in his mother’s business dealings in Flint, Michigan.
While running the Happy Neighbor group home for men, Luther maintains his sense of humor amid challenging circumstances.
His dream of attending college and becoming a philosopher gives him a personal goal to pursue.
Written by Christopher Paul Curtis, this 288-page Laurel Leaf paperback explores family, responsibility, ambition, and resilience.
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