Paul Fisher sees the world from behind glasses so thick he looks like a bug-eyed alien. But he’s not so blind that he can’t see there are some very unusual things about his family’s new home in Tangerine County, Florida. Where else does a sinkhole swallow the local school, fire burn underground for years, and lightning strike at the same time every day?

The chaos is compounded by constant harassment from his football–star brother, and adjusting to life in Tangerine isn’t easy for Paul—until he joins the soccer team at his middle school. With the help of his new teammates, Paul begins to discover what lies beneath the surface of his strange new hometown. And he also 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.

Edward Bloor is the author many acclaimed novels, including Tangerine, Crusader, and Story Time. A former high school teacher, he lives near Orlando, Florida.
edwardbloor.net

Categories

• Young Adult Fiction / Sports & Recreation / Soccer
• Young Adult Fiction / Family / Siblings
• Young Adult Fiction / Boys & Men

Product Details

ISBN: 9780152057800
ISBN-10: 0152057803
Publisher: Clarion Books
Publication Date: September 1st, 2006
Pages: 320
Language: English

Recommended Reading Level

Minimum Age: 10
Maximum Age: 12
Minimum Grade Level: 5
Maximum Grade Level: 7

"A richly imagined read about an underdog coming into his own."—Bulletin   * "Smart, adaptable, and anchored by a strong sense of self-worth, Paul makes a memorable protagonist in a cast of vividly drawn characters; multiple yet taut plotlines lead to a series of gripping climaxes and revelations. Readers are going to want more from this author."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review   "Breaks the mold."—Publishers Weekly ABA’s Pick of the Lists An ALA Best Book for Young Adults A Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book A Horn Book Fanfare Selection An IRA Young Adults’ Choice  A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing —