As New: Ever since his mom left, Riley has been a mess. He feels nervous all the time. His heart pounds, his neck is tight, and he can't seem to turn off his brain. So his dad goes and signs him up for aikido. Great. A whole new set of worries. What if he gets hurt? The other boys ae so rough, and Wafaa, easily the most skilled student, won't even acknowledge him. What if he sucks? Soon, however, Riley realizes he is becoming stronger. And his thoughts are not racing around so much. But Sensei says aikido is all about being prepared for the unexpected. Is Riley ready for what life has in store? As New Paperback Orca Book Publishers 2019 Canada
