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Getting Home Safely|James Newton

Getting Home Safely : A YA Novel About Courage Without Fighting Back

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Overview

What if the most dangerous part of your day was simply getting home from school?

Fourteen-year-old Tom has learned one rule:
stay invisible. stay quiet. stay safe.

Tom isn't looking for trouble, and he certainly doesn't want to be a hero. But as he moves through crowded hallways and tense moments after school, he begins to notice things others ignore.

A look held too long.
A joke that isn't really a joke.
A situation that could turn dangerous if no one pays attention.

The more Tom observes, the more he realizes something unsettling: small choices can matter more than strength or courage.

Each decision-to stay, to leave, to speak up, or to remain silent-can change what happens next.

Getting Home Safely is a thoughtful young adult novel about awareness, choice, and responsibility. Rather than fighting back or winning confrontations, Tom learns something more powerful: how to read a situation, trust what he notices, and make the decisions that help him-and others-get home safely.

Written with honesty and restraint, this story offers a calm, realistic look at fear, empathy, and the quiet moments where character is formed.

Perfect for readers who appreciate meaningful YA stories about courage, awareness, and everyday decisions that matter.

This item is Non-Returnable

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9798249618421
  • ISBN-10: 9798249618421
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publish Date: March 2026
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.32 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.46 pounds
  • Page Count: 150

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