Wink

Wink is Rob Harrell’s hilarious and heart-wrenching story about Ross Maloy, a seventh-grader who tries to survive middle school and cope with his diagnosis of a rare tear duct cancer while embracing life’s weirdness. Based on Harrell’s real life experience, the incredibly personal and poignant novel is packed with comic panels and spot art, and tells an unforgettable, heartwarming and uplifting story of survival and finding the music, magic, and laughter in challenging circumstances. Teens, in particular, will identify with Harrell’s authentic portrayal of middle school angst while learning about living with a serious illness.