Cover of Wink

Wink

Rob Harrell

Ross is in seventh grade when he learns that he has a rare eye cancer. Daily radiation begins after school and brings changes to his appearance and vision that leave him embarrassed. At school, some classmates treat him with pity while others keep their distance; even his friend Isaac pulls away. Abby remains beside him, though her family is preparing to move. As cruel memes about Ross spread, he suspects a classmate but cannot prove it. Lessons with Frank, the radiology technician, make guitar and music a way for Ross to express what he is feeling.

This book appears on 4 reading lists across 2 editions from 4 organizations.

Book details

Lexile Text Measure
580L
ATOS Book Level
3.8
Word Count
53275
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
O
Themes
Emotions · Friendship · Medicine And Health · Music · School
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Published
January 12, 2021
Pages
336
ISBN-13
9781984815163
Language
English