| Author: | Marilyn Levinson | ISBN: | 9781611874778 |
| Publisher: | Untreed Reads | Publication: | November 15, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Marilyn Levinson |
| ISBN: | 9781611874778 |
| Publisher: | Untreed Reads |
| Publication: | November 15, 2012 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Sixth-grader Adam Krasner wishes every family decision wasnt based on his brother Jeremy and Jeremys problems. The Krasners have even moved to a new town because it has a great school system for kids with disabilities. If only Jeremy didnt always act so goofy. And if only their mother didnt insist that both brothers be placed on the same Little League team, especially since Jeremy couldnt catch a fly ball if his life depended on it. Making friends in a new school isnt easy, which is why Adams excited when Eddie, his coachs son, starts spending time with him. Eddies the best player on their team and in seventh grade, like Jeremy. Eddie invites Adam to join some of the team for pizza before Saturdays game. Adams about to ask if Jeremy can come, too,, when Eddie tells him, And dont bring Jeremy. Adam becomes friendly with some of the members of the team. Eddie, he soon learns, often lies and makes fun of Jeremy every chance he can. Still, when Eddie comes to apologize, Adam agrees to be friends again. Issues continue to escalate between Jeremy and Eddie. And then Jeremys accused of doing something truly awful, forcing Adam to take a stand and support his brother.
Sixth-grader Adam Krasner wishes every family decision wasnt based on his brother Jeremy and Jeremys problems. The Krasners have even moved to a new town because it has a great school system for kids with disabilities. If only Jeremy didnt always act so goofy. And if only their mother didnt insist that both brothers be placed on the same Little League team, especially since Jeremy couldnt catch a fly ball if his life depended on it. Making friends in a new school isnt easy, which is why Adams excited when Eddie, his coachs son, starts spending time with him. Eddies the best player on their team and in seventh grade, like Jeremy. Eddie invites Adam to join some of the team for pizza before Saturdays game. Adams about to ask if Jeremy can come, too,, when Eddie tells him, And dont bring Jeremy. Adam becomes friendly with some of the members of the team. Eddie, he soon learns, often lies and makes fun of Jeremy every chance he can. Still, when Eddie comes to apologize, Adam agrees to be friends again. Issues continue to escalate between Jeremy and Eddie. And then Jeremys accused of doing something truly awful, forcing Adam to take a stand and support his brother.
