This novel deals with the hardships of divorce, starting over in a new city at a new school, dealing with bullies while finding a unique friendship when you least expect it. Sixth grader Nicky finds himself in a city outside of Boston living with his mom in a tiny apartment after his parents divo...
The whole family leaped out of hiding. They were wearing corny birthday hats and blowing noisemakers. They had decorated the new—well, not new —dining room with crepe-paper streamers. They’d hung a banner from the mantel: HAPPY 13TH, TONY! Michael ushered the totally stunned Tony over to the seat...