Russ Thompson, Ed.D. is a retired educator who served as a reading teacher, high-school principal, and district administrator in Los Angeles. Much of his time was spent working with at-risk students. He holds a teaching credential as a reading specialist, as well as a doctorate in education from UCLA.
"""A quietly engaging young adult novel about health and empathy... Nicely layered and authentic... The novel's language is simple and plain... Young readers will appreciate the plot and life lessons the story ably imparts."" -BlueInk Reviews ""Thompson has a pithy style that conveys a wealth of emotional content with an economy of words... This book... will particularly appeal to older students who want a fast, interesting read that delivers an uplifting message."" -Amazon Customer Review ""Heartfelt, engaging, and inspirational. I read straight through, cover to cover."" -Amazon Customer Review ""Thompson writes about emotionally engaging characters and situations. They remain powerful and riveting despite the simpler language. Can't wait for the next novel so I can order more for my students!"" -Amazon Customer Review ""I liked this little book so much. The story and characters seemed very real to me."" -Amazon Customer Review"