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Painting Through the Rough

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Pub Date Oct 01 2025 | Archive Date Sep 30 2025


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Description

HI/LO title written in verse format

From school to sports, Dex is a high achiever. With a big executive for a mom and former collegiate athlete for a dad, success might as well be his middle name. But with the constant pressure to always give his best, Dex’s temper gets the best of him, again—this time on the green at golf tryouts. While serving a suspension from school sports, Dex needs to figure out a way to control his temper if he’s going to be allowed back on the team. When carefree Hazel asks for Dex’s help in art class, something strange happens. Her colorful paints mix with his pencil sketches, and their art comes to life. Every project turns into another adventure they spend together. And Dex discovers another emotion. One that helps calm his nerves. But can their new relationship stand Dex’s return to regular life?

HI/LO title written in verse format

From school to sports, Dex is a high achiever. With a big executive for a mom and former collegiate athlete for a dad, success might as well be his middle name. But...


Advance Praise

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection!

“An accessible story for reluctant readers about balancing stress with self-discovery.” —Kirkus Reviews

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection!

“An accessible story for reluctant readers about balancing stress with self-discovery.” —Kirkus Reviews


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EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9781978598072
PRICE $25.80 (USD)
PAGES 200

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