Bibliograph

In this moment, a novel, Karen Kingsbury

Type

Label

In this moment, a novel, Karen Kingsbury

Language

eng

Illustrations

genealogical tables

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

In this moment

Oclc number

1007537258

Responsibility statement

Karen Kingsbury

Series statement

Baxter family, 2

Sub title

a novel

Summary

Hamilton High Principal Wendell Quinn is tired of the violence, drug abuse, teen pregnancies, and low expectations at his Indianapolis school. A single father of four, Quinn is a Christian and a family man. He wants to see change in his community, so he starts a voluntary after-school Bible Study and prayer program. He knows he is risking his job by leading the program, but the high turnout at every meeting encourages him. A year later, violence and gang activity are down, test scores are up, and drug use and teen pregnancy have plummeted. The program is clearly working - until one parent calls the press. Now Quinn faces a lawsuit that could ruin everything. With a storm of national attention and criticism, Quinn is at a crossroads - he must choose whether to cave in and shut down the program or stand up for himself and his students. The battle comes with a high cost, and Quinn wants just one attorney on his side for this fight: Luke Baxter

Target audience

general

Creator