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252 pp.
| Little |
March, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-0-316-12797-4$17.99
(2)
YA
When Russ moves to Irish-mob-ruled Bellmont after his parents' murder, the school's basketball coach turns to team leader Finley to help him acclimate but also to convince former-phenom Russ to play ball again; since the tragedy he goes only by "Boy21" and insists he's from outer space. Authentic dialogue and deft character development ensure our emotional investment in these richly complex boys.
Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2012