Jake finally feels like he belongs. When a class group chat is created, it brings everyone closer together. Messages fly back and forth. Jokes are shared. Friendships start to form in a way they never have before. But not everyone is included.
Owen is left out. At first, it does not seem like a big deal. The chat feels private. Separate from real life. Just a place to talk and joke around. Then the tone starts to change. The jokes get sharper. The messages go further. And what happens in the chat begins to spill into the classroom, the hallway, and everything in between.
Jake sees it happening. He knows something is off. But staying quiet is easier. Safer. It keeps him on the inside.
Until one moment changes everything.
Now Jake has to decide what kind of person he wants to be.
Autorentext
Noah Parker is a middle grade author focused on realistic fiction for upper elementary and middle school readers. His work centers on themes such as inclusion, peer pressure, and decision-making, making his books a strong fit for classrooms and libraries.
His stories are designed to be engaging, age-appropriate, and meaningful for young readers navigating everyday social challenges.