Ten Sundays (Paperback)

Paperback. Ten-year-old Josiah "Jojo" Jones Jr. has spent more than half his life waiting by the window. Six years ago, his father vanished without a trace, leaving Jojo's resilient mother, Dee Cee, to raise three boys alone. On the afternoon of Jojo's tenth birthday, a familiar black truck pulls into the driveway. Josiah Sr. has returned, bringing promises of a fresh start.The reunion lasts only hours. Before the sun sets, police swarm the house, and Josiah is arrested on heavy felony charges carrying a potential life sentence. In a highly unusual courtroom decision, a stern judge grants Josiah a ten-week delay in his sentencing. The ruling gives him ten supervised Sundays to spend with his sons before he is locked away. For Jojo, these Sundays are more than just a chance to reconnect-they are a ticking clock.Refusing to believe his father is a common criminal, Jojo launches a desperate investigation into the missing six years. He enlists the help of his brilliantly loyal classmates: his best friend Jacob, a sharp new student named Emilio, and the intimidating "Queens" of Class 415. Ten Sundays is a gripping coming-of-age story about the weight of legacy, a mother's fierce protection, and a boy's quest to understand the man behind the handcuffs. After his long-lost father returns only to trigger a legal nightmare, a young boy must race against a ticking clock to uncover the truth behind a sudden arrest before his final days of freedom vanish forever. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. …