Sixteen-year-old Philip is the son of two Evangelical youth pastors. He also secretly helps his older brother pay for his heroin addiction. When a massive tornado touches down in their small town, Philip’s family becomes heavily involved in the post-disaster cleanup as Philip struggles with the return of his detoxing brother. With his life swept into sudden chaos, Philip grapples with questions that cut him to the core.
“Philip's voice feels authentic to the teen experience, alternately conflicted, profound, and critical. Intense, emotionally charged realism for reluctant readers.” — Kirkus
Ryan Wolf has been writing chapter books since he was in third grade. He has published stories, poems, essays, reviews, and journalism. He is the author of Watches and Warnings, a novel for young adults. Ryan holds his master’s degree from the University of Chicago. He lives in Oak Park, Illinois, with his wife, Jenna. Learn more about Ryan at www.ryanswolf.com.