Publisher's Synopsis
Midnight on Fireworks Island is Shawshank Redemption, Do The Right Thing and It's a Wonderful Life for young adults.
Midnight on Fireworks Island is a hilarious yet deep and compelling tale of two mischievous boys sent to Rockweiler Correctional Academy, a facility for boys under 18 and too young for the traditional prison system. Rockweiler is notoriously evil, with punishments so outrageous kids beg to be paddled. For those who not only survive Rockweiler but rise to the top, there's firework island. Midnight on Fireworks Island is a very important book for teens and young adults today. This book exposes the thought process a teenage boy (Joey) goes through when constantly tested to Do The Right Thing against all odds. When Joey does the right thing, the universe magically supports him and It's a Wonderful Life. Midnight on Fireworks Island is a thought provoking and soul awakening story for all ages. It is a must read for young adults, it covertly addresses issues teens face daily including: Self-Esteem, Self-Doubt, Conformity, Temptation, Bullying, and Suicide. Midnight on Fireworks Island is simple yet complex, shallow but very deep, it is a book that will change the life of anyone who reads it.