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Headlock
A midnight raid.A missing jockstrap.And a few unfortunate incidents. Three strangers find themselves sharing the same cabin over a week at summer camp.Skyler refuses to let Berkley make life miserable again for his brother with Down syndrome.Kaveon’s caseworker signed him up for camp after a run-in with the law. And Hamilton must endure seven more days at another wilderness adventure his father’s answer to dealing with the loss of his mother. An unlikely friendship forms between this motley group of boys as they wrestle against a common enemy. When a prank war heats up, what happens when a rivalry goes too far?
256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 28, 2020
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About the author
Angela Welch Prusia
16 books32 followersAngela loves teenagers. Their stories are authentic. Their enthusiasm, infectious. And their honesty, refreshing. (Fun fact: students are her best advanced readers.) Since Angela loves to write, her favorite audience is . . . you guessed it, teenagers.
That’s also the reason she volunteers with Teen Reach, a biblically-based camp and mentoring program for at-risk teens largely residing in foster care. In fact, when you purchase one of Angela's books, a portion helps send more teens to camp.
Her stories are 6.8 parts fiction and 3.2 parts crazy stories from her life. That’s what happens when she loses a bet and ends up in a BMX race or gets caught in a thunderstorm with her husband on a tandem bike several miles from the nearest town.
Angela taught middle school for five years, so one of her favorite things to do as an author is visit 6-8 grades classrooms and book clubs, either in person or virtually.
Life is a crazy adventure meant to be embraced. Angela would love to hear about your wildest dreams and your most extraordinary days.
That’s also the reason she volunteers with Teen Reach, a biblically-based camp and mentoring program for at-risk teens largely residing in foster care. In fact, when you purchase one of Angela's books, a portion helps send more teens to camp.
Her stories are 6.8 parts fiction and 3.2 parts crazy stories from her life. That’s what happens when she loses a bet and ends up in a BMX race or gets caught in a thunderstorm with her husband on a tandem bike several miles from the nearest town.
Angela taught middle school for five years, so one of her favorite things to do as an author is visit 6-8 grades classrooms and book clubs, either in person or virtually.
Life is a crazy adventure meant to be embraced. Angela would love to hear about your wildest dreams and your most extraordinary days.
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May 30, 2020
***I was given a free ARC of this book when it was still in the publishing process in exchange for an honest review. I'm making the review public for the first time since the book has officially been released***
A great book for young readers confused about making friends and seeing the bonding it
can create. Children today, more than ever, face social challenges that include bullying, comparison,
difficulties fitting in, and now social media. It’s important for them to know that there’s always
someone out there.
A great book for young readers confused about making friends and seeing the bonding it
can create. Children today, more than ever, face social challenges that include bullying, comparison,
difficulties fitting in, and now social media. It’s important for them to know that there’s always
someone out there.
June 7, 2020
Headlock follows the perspectives of three teenage boys at a summer camp with accounts
of future events from our antagonist. Skyler is the camp director’s son who is plotting revenge on
Berkely, the camp bully, following his wrongdoings towards Skylar's younger brother, Petey, who
has Down Syndrome. Kaveon has a dark past which has resulted in himself and his brothers being
admitted into foster care. With a long path of destruction in his past, Kaveon has to move past his
violent urges in order to spend a week with his younger brothers. Finally, Hamilton is sent to camp
by his father who is struggling with parenting following the loss of Hamilton's mother.
Headlock explores so many important topics including grief, addiction, bullying, special needs, and
the foster system. We follow our three protagonists as they reside at the same summer camp and
overcome their differences to form a heartwarming friendship against all odds. With the shared
objective to overthrow the camp bully, the trio must face hurdles in their journey of brotherhood
and self-discovery.
of future events from our antagonist. Skyler is the camp director’s son who is plotting revenge on
Berkely, the camp bully, following his wrongdoings towards Skylar's younger brother, Petey, who
has Down Syndrome. Kaveon has a dark past which has resulted in himself and his brothers being
admitted into foster care. With a long path of destruction in his past, Kaveon has to move past his
violent urges in order to spend a week with his younger brothers. Finally, Hamilton is sent to camp
by his father who is struggling with parenting following the loss of Hamilton's mother.
Headlock explores so many important topics including grief, addiction, bullying, special needs, and
the foster system. We follow our three protagonists as they reside at the same summer camp and
overcome their differences to form a heartwarming friendship against all odds. With the shared
objective to overthrow the camp bully, the trio must face hurdles in their journey of brotherhood
and self-discovery.
June 8, 2020
Ever wondered what summer camp is like? Or perhaps you’ve spent countless holidays at camp?
This book brings together six boys from different backgrounds and explores how friendly, and not so friendly competition creates bonds which last forever. Everyone has a story and this novel shows how bonds can be created easily if you allow people to enter your life.
The different perspectives of the boys at the camp make this book feel like an authentic experience of the pranks and shenanigans which ensue. A pleasure to read as you really connect with the characters and their pasts, inspiring you to spend more time outside and reconnect with old friends.
Truly a book unlike any other I have read and would recommend to people of all ages.
This book brings together six boys from different backgrounds and explores how friendly, and not so friendly competition creates bonds which last forever. Everyone has a story and this novel shows how bonds can be created easily if you allow people to enter your life.
The different perspectives of the boys at the camp make this book feel like an authentic experience of the pranks and shenanigans which ensue. A pleasure to read as you really connect with the characters and their pasts, inspiring you to spend more time outside and reconnect with old friends.
Truly a book unlike any other I have read and would recommend to people of all ages.
June 1, 2020
Headlock has a promising premise and does not fail to deliver, focusing on the overarching theme of friendship throughout the novel. This book is well written for the targeted audience (children), but its final message can resonate with everyone. It is a well written novel that explores the idea of communal identity and how your friends can better you as a person, the perfect message for young children getting ready for high school
March 4, 2022
It was entertaining!
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