Ready For The World: Higher Ground

By Charmeljun Gallardo

BEFORE CAMERAS HAD AUTO-FOCUS, YOU LEARNED TO SHARPEN YOUR OWN VIEW.

San Diego, 1988. Brandon Delacruz thought he could outrun the fallout of his own choices. But the past has a way of catching up. After a winter spent trying to piece himself together, he returns to Junior year carrying for guilt than confidence, hoping no one notices how broken he feels inside.

But the hallways of McMillian High haven't forgotten him: not the friends he pushed away, not the girl whose heart he shattered, and not the girl who still sees the good in him. As Brandon navigates unfamiliar streets, late-night drives, and moonlit beaches, he must face the people he hurt and muster the courage to rise again...even when he isn't sure he can.

Higher Ground is the third book in the Ready For The World series: a heartfelt return to the decade of mixtapes, video stores, and the messy, unforgettable journey to growing up.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G6VHC995
• ISBN13: 9798297199248
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"