Although Jeff and Tad, encouraged by a new friend, Lindsey, make a deal to help one another overcome aftereffects of their cancer treatments in preparation for eighth-grade graduation, Jeff still craves advice from his older brother Stephen, who is studying drums in Africa.
How it feels
MoodBittersweet
How it reads
Character focusSingle leadSmall ensembleLarge ensemble
Worth knowing
Written forMiddle grade
When and where
ThemesFriendshipFamily
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