Higher Ground

High school student Jackson Marshall has his hands full of more than just your typical teenage drama. He's questioning life, his purpose, and what he has to do to actually win over the girl he likes. Between jealous feelings, philosophy meetings, fights over video games, and awkward moments around the family table, he's questioning a lot these days. And yet, one question he can't seem to answer is what his mysterious teacher Mr. Stand is all about. What's his game? His quirky way of speaking and oddly shaped mustache certainly makes him a talked-about teacher at Middleton High but there seems to be something far more sinister going on there that Jackson has yet to discover. Things seem strange in his quiet little town. The sky keeps getting darker, the rain is falling harder and the water level just keeps rising and rising. Can Jackson and his friends figure out what's really going on and find a way to safely make it to higher ground before it's too late?JOSHUA RODRIGUEZ is the author of the best-selling book "Embracing The Awkward: A Guide for Teens to Succeed at School, Life, and Relationships" and is the older brother every teenager trying to figure out their place in this world needs. As a motivational speaker, life coach, author, and YouTuber, Josh has a unique voice that resonates with middle school, high school, and college students looking for advice in the most difficult areas of their life: self-worth, relationships, academics, and family.