Sam's grandfather vanished from his life the day Sam's father was buried. Now, ten years later, Grandpa Max wants to make amends. He sends letters that lead Sam on a scavenger hunt. Sam follows his grandfather's bizarre instructions though he's still not ready to forgive. To alleviate his anger at his grandfather, Sam turns to his favorite stress release: climbing onto roofs and leaving his tag, a spray painted symbol for Aquarius. When he gets caught by an elderly couple, Sam learns a valuable lesson about forgiveness. He's ready to forgive his grandfather, but is he too late?
Awards
2009 Chocolate Lily nominee
2008 CCBC Best Books
2008 OLA Best Bets
Reviews
CM Magazine - January 12, 2007
"A wonderful novel that will draw reluctant readers in from the get-go and hold them captive until the bittersweet end. Denman's writing is clean and the voice brilliant. Highly Recommended."
VOYA - February 1, 2008
"The book addresses weighty concepts succinctly, comprehensibly, and without pretense, and those looking for a hi-lo story with more depth will find it here."
The Horn Book Guide - April 1, 2008
"Written for reluctant readers, this text tackles such heavy topics as forgiveness and death while using accessible, age-appropriate vocabulary."
Resource Links - October 1, 2007
"This book has a story that keeps the reader interested, with short chapters and easy-to-read vocabulary."
Quill & Quire - November 1, 2007
"It's no small feat to engage and hold the interest of reluctant readers. With Rebel's Tag, Denman does the job."
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