Originally published in 1997, and now available in Spanish for the first time, this acclaimed novel has lasting appeal. Paul Fisher has a hard time adjusting when his family moves to Tangerine County, Florida. Where else does a sinkhole swallow the local school and lightning strike at the same time every day? The chaos is compounded by constant harassment from his football-star brother. But with the help of new friends on his middle school soccer team, Paul begins to discover what lies beneath the surface of his strange new hometown. And he gains the courage to face up to some secrets his family has been keeping from him for far too long. In Tangerine, it seems, anything is possible. Includes reader chat questions and an afterword from the author. AGES: 10-14 AUTHOR: Edward Bloor is the author of many acclaimed novels, including Crusader and Story Time. A former high school teacher, he lives with his family near Orlando, Florida. Visit him online at www.edwardbloor.net. REVIEWS: "A richly imagined read about an underdog coming into his own." ?The Bulletin
