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Scholastic Paperbacks (2005), Paperback, 208 pages
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Fourteen-year-old, tongue-tied Jed spends Christmas break working on a school project filming a documentary about his East Village, New York City, neighborhood, where he is continually reminded of his older brother, Zeke, a promising poet who died the year before.
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Sequoyah Book Award (Nominee — Young Adult — 2006)
Sydney Taylor Book Award (Winner — 2003)
Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection — 2004)
CCBC Choices (2004)
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Fourteen-year-old, tongue-tied Jed spends winter break working on a school project filming a documentary about his East Village, New York City, neighborhood, where he is continually reminded of his older brother, Zeke, a promising poet who died the year before.
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Jed and his family are trying to cope with the death of his older brother. They’re not sure if he killed himself or if his death was accidental. Jed finds it difficult to speak to anyone except Flyer without stuttering. Jed’s father buries himself with work and stops participating in some of
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the families Jewish traditions. Flyer, Jed’s best friend, is trying to cope with his parents separation and likely divorce. In the mean time, Jed and Flyer are creating a documentary about their neighborhood. Jed tries to help Kiki, a homeless girl, who he believes his dead brother Zeke may have been writing about in his journal.This book is a very quick read and may appeal to reluctant readers. In general, it's appropriate for middle school readers and above. Show Less
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0439535905 / 9780439535908