To Be a Man

by Anne Schraff

  At that moment, he realized how much was at stake. Why hadn’t he reported Bo’s theft to the police? He could go to jail as an accomplice if he didn’t speak up! That would break Ma’s heart.

  Now he knew what he had to do. He was going to tell Ma about Bo and what he’d done. Together, they’d figure out the right thing to do.

  That night he learned what it takes to be a man.