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Margaret K. McElderry (2001), Hardcover, 128 pages
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When a new classmate stops speaking because of the sudden death of his mother, fifth grader Sam tries to befriend him and risks destroying his relationship with his best friend Alex.
Awards
Elizabeth Burr/Worzalla Award (Winner — 2002)
Tofte/Wright Children's Literature Award (Winner — 2001)
CCBC Choices (2001)
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A fifth grader discovers that the withdrawn, silent new boy in class is grieving over the sudden death of his mother. Rebuffed by Buddy when he tries to be friendly, Sam searches for answers, including Jewish answers, to the disturbing questions that arise as he tries to understand Buddy.
ISBN
068983215X / 9780689832154