NOVEMBER BLUES (a sequel to "The Battle of Jericho") by Sharon Draper / Young Adult Fiction
November Nelson is sixteen, in the eleventh grade, and pregnant. The father of November's baby is dead. Josh Prescott died in a daring stunt while pledging for the Warriors of Distinction. The Warriors of Distinction is an organization known for community service. Josh did not know that November was pregnant. November now has to miss all the fun during her senior year in high school; dates, parties, prom, graduation, etc. She also wanted to attend Cornell University after graduation. Mrs. Nelson is concerned and supportive to November's decision about the baby. Jericho and Josh were very close cousins. Jericho tells November that he will help her in any way that he can. He wants to be like a stand-in father for the baby.
Josh's parents have hired an attorney to draw up papers to adopt the baby just as soon as it is born. They also offer Novermber a generous amount of money for herself, and to pay all of her college education expenses for the entire 4 years, and of course they want a DNA test included to estabish paternity. And, if she did not agree to these terms they would charge her as an unfit mother. November is furious and hates the idea of giving her baby to them. But, she thinks to herself, maybe it all might be for the best. She could go to college and the her baby would be well taken care of by the grandparents. November is confused as to what to do.
"Sunshine" was born two months early and is in critical condition. A premature baby brings complications, says Dr. Holland. She may have suffered some signficant brain damage by a lack of oxygen in the womb or just after delivery. Sunshine may have some challenges in the future because of this. She may have developmental delays. November loves her baby no matter what.
The Prescotts and their attorney visit November and their granddaughter in the hospital with the adoptions papers for November to sign; the plans have changed when they are informed about the premature birth of Sunshine and the associated physical problems that occur with such births. The Prescotts want to put the adoption on hold for a few months until developments become clearer. The Prescotts need more time to consider how a disabled child would affect their lives. November made her decision right then. November ripped up the papers and tossed them on the floor while telling the Prescotts that life does not come with guarantees.
A great read to remind young adults to stay on the right path and to think before making choices that will complicate their future.
Josh's parents have hired an attorney to draw up papers to adopt the baby just as soon as it is born. They also offer Novermber a generous amount of money for herself, and to pay all of her college education expenses for the entire 4 years, and of course they want a DNA test included to estabish paternity. And, if she did not agree to these terms they would charge her as an unfit mother. November is furious and hates the idea of giving her baby to them. But, she thinks to herself, maybe it all might be for the best. She could go to college and the her baby would be well taken care of by the grandparents. November is confused as to what to do.
"Sunshine" was born two months early and is in critical condition. A premature baby brings complications, says Dr. Holland. She may have suffered some signficant brain damage by a lack of oxygen in the womb or just after delivery. Sunshine may have some challenges in the future because of this. She may have developmental delays. November loves her baby no matter what.
The Prescotts and their attorney visit November and their granddaughter in the hospital with the adoptions papers for November to sign; the plans have changed when they are informed about the premature birth of Sunshine and the associated physical problems that occur with such births. The Prescotts want to put the adoption on hold for a few months until developments become clearer. The Prescotts need more time to consider how a disabled child would affect their lives. November made her decision right then. November ripped up the papers and tossed them on the floor while telling the Prescotts that life does not come with guarantees.
A great read to remind young adults to stay on the right path and to think before making choices that will complicate their future.
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