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Things are tough enough for eighth-grader Tyler McAllister before he bumps into a dead body while swimming in the quarry. Tyler is trying to understand why he is allergic to almost everything in the world, how he could have saved his parents' marriage and why his father had to die in a plane crash. Trying to cope with a move from L.A. to upstate New York, the boy sorely misses his mother and brother who are away filming movies. Tyler is suddenly thrust into the midst of a murder case, the resolution of which seems to depend upon him. As the investigation grows increasingly confusing and overwhelming, Tyler's previous dilemmas gradually become lucid and surmountable. (Hayes beautifully draws a contrast between these two facets of Tyler's life.) Tyler gains new perspectives, discovering friendship, love and self-respect as he works through his problems. Tyler's unique, deftly drawn character highlights this carefully crafted, powerful story. As a mystery it is intriguing, but as a novel about introspection and self-acceptance, it is irresistible. Ages 11-up.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Grade 6-8-- Tyler and his best friend, Lymie, go to the local quarry for a forbidden late night dip, but quickly find themselves swimming with a dead body. Beating a swift retreat, they report their discovery to the sheriff anonymously and suspect that the man, a maintenance worker from school, was murdered. Meanwhile, Tyler has other problems to deal with; he feels like a total failure, certain that he is a magnet for trouble. His father is dead; his mother and brother are movie stars who are away for long periods. But Tyler proves to be resilient if unsure of himself. A popular girl befriends him; with Lymie, they try to puzzle out the mystery of the dead man. While that plot will hold readers until the end, Tyler is the real star of this story. All his good intentions seem to go awry, and he is constantly apologizing for himself. His discovery that "life isn't just good guys fighting bad guys" is an important step towards maturity, and he is a three-dimensional character with whom many middle schoolers will readily identify. This first-time author offers a fast-paced mystery and an excellent coming-of-age story as well. --Bruce Anne Shook, Mendenhall Middle School, Greensboro, NC
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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- Fiction, Food, and Fun: The Original Recipe for the READ 'N' FEED Program by Kathryn Closter on 4 pages
- Rip-Roaring Reads for Reluctant Teen Readers: by Gale W. Sherman on page 12
- More Rip-Roaring Reads for Reluctant Teen Readers: by Bette D. Ammon on page 25
- Flyers by Daniel Hayes in Back Matter
- Confronting Bullying: Literacy as a Tool for Character Education by Roxanne Henkin in Back Matter
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