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151 pp.
| Farrar |
October, 2001 |
TradeISBN 0-374-30018-6$$16.00
(4)
4-6
Working on a school history project, Jerry writes a report about his cousin, who became a local legend when he rescued a girl trapped on a cliff. However, Jerry's research reveals that Charles was not responsible for saving the girl; the real hero was actually the uncle of Jerry's troubled new classmate, Danny. With its intriguing premise, the story manages to rise above its plodding pace and bland characterizations.