The summer before eighth grade, Skeezie has to work while his friends have fun. Worse, his dad returns after a two-year absence—and wants Skeezie to live with him.
Topics Single-parent families. Summer employment. Fathers and sons. Mothers and sons. Family life. Friendship.
SRC Level 4.700000
SRC Points 12.000000
Lexile 780L
Trim Size 6 1/8" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2014-04-14
JLG Release Date Jul 2014
Minimum grade 6
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
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