Everybody Sees the Ants

In A.S. King's powerful novel, "Lucky Linderman," a young boy grapples with the relentless bullying from Nader McMillan. Lucky finds solace in his dreams, where he escapes to the war-torn jungles of Laos, imagining his grandfather's presence from the Vietnam War. As he navigates the challenges of his reality, Lucky must confront the painful truths of his life and decide how long he can remain in his dream world. This Printz Honor recipient's story explores themes of resilience and the struggle to stand up against life's hardships.