This book is full of suspense. The characters are great and believable. The story delivers a good message.

This is a fast paced, action packed book about Jerry, a eleven year old with some anger issues he is working on thanks to his good friend Wilcox. But when different situations cross his path, including his good friend nearly committing suicide from being bullied so much, Jerry learns how forgiveness, kindness, and understanding can even change the enemy, as well as help friends.
This was a pretty good book, it just seemed at times old fashioned and other times very modern. I am not entirely sure the time period it was supposed to be written in. But the message and how it was dealt with was done really well, there aren't many books written for this age group about the affects of bullying.

This book is pretty spiritual, especially considering the plot is fairly straight-forward. This homeless man, Wilcox, is like Jerry's guru or life coach, as he provides advice and guidance. He talks about karma, staying true, and listening to his inner self. They meditate together. It might provide a tool for kids to deal with their own anger and other emotions. However, I question whether kids at this age will appreciate it. I'm impressed with Jerry's character, as he stands up for poor Monty and finds ways to handle the bullies. He's human, because he feels anger, embarrassment, and has the urge to lie. Wilcox helps Jerry reflect on his decisions to determine if they're pure; he must always try to stay true to his inner self and keep a positive karma. Too heavy? I'm amazed at Jerry's ability to stay positive amid negative surroundings and his sense of right and wrong. Anyhow, the books are easy to read, and they're all under 100 pages in length. Give it a shot.

Jerry's Madness by W.W. Rowe is the second book in the series. In this book, Jerry is having issues keeping his anger under control, but what 11 year old doesn't have that problem. He gets his first kiss, deals with his friend being bullied to the point he wants to commit suicide, and learns how to be nice to even his enemies.

Jerry is growing up. He has a friend, Monty that has bullied so much by schoolmates that he tries to kill himself. Jerry was caught kissing his girlfriend and is being teased about it. Jerry comes home one day to find an intruder in his home. He is knocked out into unconsciousness and tied up. Jerry finds out that a man who has been searching for this man ( the assailant) as he has mental problems. Jerry learns much from Wilcox besides leaning "The Look" and how to use it appropriately in this book. He learns about how empathy can make his world a better place to live in.

It is a fast-paced novel that gives the read messages of what bullying can do to a person, how to be forgiving and understanding of others. It is a book of hope. This book, like the first one, has a lot of talk of the Higher Self, meditation and karmic spirituality with his homeless friend Wilcox.

I received this book from Larson Publications via NetGalley for an honest review.

In this book Jerry and his Mentor, Wilcox are both attacked, by a mental ill man. Jerry has terrible nightmares and is scared to death when he sees the man's twin brother. The second part of this story is about Monty, Jerry's friend and classmate who is tormented by Comer and his friends. Monty gets so beat down by the bullying he makes a decision to end it. This story is about finding ways to deal with hurt and come to a ways to forgive, and move forword.

Jerry is growing up. He has a friend, Monty that has bullied so much by schoolmates that he tries to kill himself. Jerry was caught kissing his girlfriend and is being teased about it. Jerry comes home one day to find an intruder in his home. He is knocked out into unconsciousness and tied up. Jerry finds out that a man who has been searching for this man ( the assailant) as he has mental problems. Jerry learns much from Wilcox besides leaning "The Look" and how to use it appropriately in this book. He learns about how empathy can make his world a better place to live in.

It is a fast-paced novel that gives the read messages of what bullying can do to a person, how to be forgiving and understanding of others. It is a book of hope.