Junkyard Dogs
Zak Bates Eco-Adventure Series Volume 4

Junkyard Dogs was a heart-wrenching, gritty, suspenseful whirlwind of a story. We’re following Josh, a 17-year old basketball whiz caught in an impossible situation. His mom died years ago and his dad has disappeared (not for the first time). His harsh grandmother isn’t interested in taking care of......more

Heart-wrenching and suspenseful, this read lays the harsh struggles of a teen, who just wants to gain a half-stabile life for his younger brother, bare while entering a tough world of violence, thieves, and fight to stay alive. When seventeen-year-old Josh's father disappears, life's fragile balance......more

The book is absolutely brilliant and took me through most of the emotions. The story arc itself--as well as the character arcs--was highly satisfying. A proper love letter to my hometown and my family making it mean so much more to me. *Disclaimer: Although my mom is the author, my review is 100% ho......more

Josh's dad has left again and this time he took the dog. Josh and his younger brother, Twig live in their grandma's trailer and she is extremely resentful. She didn't want to raise kids and she certainly doesn't want to raise grandkids now that her good for nothing son has run off again. She plans o......more