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New York : Atheneum, 1983.
Description
Thirteen-year-old Ted and his older brother, Nory, have always been a team until the summer family problems make them reevaluate their relationship and their expectations of each other.
Awards
Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee — Middle Grade — 1987)
Josette Frank Award (Winner — 1983)
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LibraryThing member juniperSun
Ted & Nory, 13 & 16 yr old brothers in an American east coast family, have always been there for each other. Told from point of view of Ted, the younger, who is very outspoken. Nory is the type to hold his feelings in. The visits by their grandma set this family as Jewish.
As their parents become
This older book might still be OK for pre-teen boys living in an urban area who are worried about their own family's divorce.
As their parents become
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more argumentative, heading towards a divorce, the boys are sent off to their annual summer camp. Ted no longer feels he can count on Nory.This older book might still be OK for pre-teen boys living in an urban area who are worried about their own family's divorce.
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ISBN
0689309910 / 9780689309915