[LM_NET] BOOK: The one where the kid nearly jumps to his death and lands in California by Hershey

[Frederick Muller <mullinator52@GMAIL.COM>]

Hershey, Mary. The one where the kid nearly jumps to his death and
lands in California. RazorBill, 2007 [978-1-59514-150-7]
Alastair is bitter since his dad walked out and divorced his mom only
to marry a rich woman in California.  He is also mad because of the
accident that left him with an artificial leg.  Mom is in AA and her
sponsor is a colorful woman who Alastair likes and respects.  She is a
lesbian.  (This is only mentioned "as a matter of fact" – like the
color of her hair -  and there is no talk of partner or her life away
from Alastair.)   Mom sends Alastair to live with his dad and step-mom
one summer for an eventful time where he meets a colorful swim coach
and a gorgeous girl who acts in the Soaps.  This 275 page book tells
of the eventful summer with a very angry young man as he interacts
with very colorful characters. Alastair tells this story and his
perceptions of the situations are great to read.


-- 
Frederick Muller, Librarian
Halsted Middle School Library
Newton, NJ
mullinator52@gmail.com
My book reviews are compiled at http://www.mullersreviews.com
My book review blog is at http://MullerInTheMiddle.blogspot.com

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