Synopsis
Mother Angelique runs a shelter for homeless mothers and their children in a run-down inner-city area, where drug addiction, prostitution, and random acts of violence are facts of life. One day, newly orphaned, Jamal, and his sister, Chantay, arrive at the shelter hungry and scared. As Angelique tries to find a new home for them, she develops a fascination with seven-year-old Jamal, who seems to inhabit a world of his own. Jamal tells her fantastic stories of a man named Jacky Wacky, who protects the poor children of the city and punishes the adults who harm them. A God-fearing woman, Angelique doesn't belive his stories at first. But strange things begin to happen whenever Jamal is around, and Mother Angelique is forced to admit that the world may contain stranger truths than her faith can explain.
About the Author
William Kowalski is the award-winning author of five previous novels, including the international bestseller Eddie's Bastard. This is his fourth book for the Rapid Reads series; others include: Barrio Kings, The Way It Works, and Something Noble. He also teaches communication skills to adult learners at Nova Scotia Community College. Hel ives in the South Shore of Nova Scotia with his wife and children.
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