Tight by Torrey Maldonado

Tight

"Maldonado excels at depicting realistic and authentic interactions between middle school boys." – School Library Journal (starred review)

A Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2018.

Bryan is feeling tight—finding comfort in comics, drawing superheroes, and drama-free hangouts. But drama surrounds him, and his new friend Mike pushes him toward risky, reckless fun: hopping turnstiles, subway surfing, and trouble.

Though the thrill is tempting, Bryan struggles with choices that don’t feel right. His favorite comic heroes help him realize he holds the power to choose his friends and stand for what’s right.

Torrey Maldonado offers a fast-paced, insightful story that captures a middle schooler’s challenge to rise above his environment and seek a better path.