Roland West, Outcast by Theresa Linden, tells the story of a shy Roland. There is nothing more that he dreads than speech class, and the humiliation it brings. The last thing he wants is the attention of the gossips and troublemakers of River Run High School. An outcast's home has been vandalized, and Roland set out to stop this before they strike again. When the perpertrators threaten a good friend, will Roland overcome his fear of speaking out to expose the truth? Paperback, 294 pages. Recommended for ages 13 to 16 years old.
