Written by Jerry Spinelli
Published by HarperCollins Publishers 1998
Genre: Chapter book- Fiction
Awards: Newberry Medal Honor Book 1998
Themes: Friendship, Moral dilemma
Characters: Palmer, his mom and dad, Friends- Beans, Mutto, Henry, Dorothy and Nipper
Summary: A young boy is dreading reaching puberty because it will force him to particpate in a tradition that scarred him along time ago. Before he can figure out a way from being involved, he first has to discover the true meaning of friendship. Along the way, he discovers the people who would help him decide were a couple he dreaded sharing his secret with.
Book usage: This book will help teach the process of choosing between the moral right thing to do or easy wrong. It teaches how someone can stand up for themselves and others, even if it is not popular to do so.
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