The Swag Is in the Socks

About this book

Xavier Moon is stepping out of the shadows when his great-uncle gives him some outlandish socks and some even stranger requests. A story about heart confidence and standing on your own two feet that is perfect for fans of The Season of Styx Malone and The Parker Inheritance. "An excellent read-alike to Jacqueline Woodsons Harbor Me or Janae Marks From the Desk of Zoe Washington. Booklist Starred Review "A warm but authentic picture of a middle schooler figuring out who he is and who he wants to be." The Bulletin Xavier Moon is not one to steal the show. Hes perfectly content to play video games and sit at his bedroom window watching the neighborhood talk outside. But for Xaviers twelfth birthday he receives a pair of funky socks and a challenge from his great-uncle Frankie Bell saying its time to swag out and speak up. First on the list: get into the legendary Scepter League. Xaviers grandfather great-uncle and father were all invited to join the elite boys after-school club that admits only the most suave and confident young men. Xavier has never had the courage to apply before but his wild socks are getting him some big attention so maybe its time to come out of the shadows and follow in his familys footsteps. Or maybe Xavier will march down a new path altogether.