They say the tracks divide the town—but for Stephen, they divide his whole life.

Stephen has just moved to the wrong side of the railroad tracks—literally. His world of quiet neighborhoods and decent schools is gone. Now he’s navigating a raw, unforgiving world of poverty, violence, and unpredictable friendships. And the one person keeping him grounded is Kristine Elliot—the girl of his dreams, who just happens to be dating the school’s most dangerous jock.

To impress her, Stephen decides to give her a handmade necklace. But what starts as a sweet gesture turns into a dangerous gamble when his new best friend—Ben McClean, a charismatic daredevil with a troubled past—pulls him deeper into a reckless world of stunts, secrets, and survival.

A coming-of-age tale brimming with grit, humor, and heart, The Wrong Side of the Tracks is a gripping portrait of adolescence on the edge.

Perfect for fans of The Outsiders and Stand by Me, this two-book volume captures the intensity of first love, the thrill of risk-taking, and the harsh truths of growing up where nothing comes easy.