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School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2007
Gr 7-Up Since his father's death two years earlier, Eddie has been a virtual orphan, throwing himself into school and housework and trying desperately to cover up his mother's drug addiction and alcoholism. When his mom is finally forced into rehab, Eddie is whisked off to Boston to live with his "hippy-dippy" Aunt Lily, her husband, and their son. He joins his cousin, Alex, at his experimental, inner-city high school, The Center for Urban Education, or CUE. The institution is designed like a business and students ar...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2007
Eddie has had a tough time since his dad died and his mom became addicted to drugs. When she's forced into rehab, Eddie move...Log In or Sign Up to Read More