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Synopsis
Life changes for Paul, a 12-year-old who is nearly blind, when he and his family move to the strange town of Tangerine. By joining the local soccer team, Paul begins to emerge from the shadow of his overbearing, football-hero older brother, Erik. Paul's surprising success on the soccer field gives him the confidence to begin to remember the terrifying incident that almost destroyed his sight., Twelve-year-old Paul, who lives in the shadow of his football hero brother Erik, fights for the right to play soccer despite his near blindness and slowly begins to remember the incident that damaged his eyesight.
Publisher's Notes
First Line: "The house looked strange. It was completely empty now, and the door was flung wide open, like something wild had just escaped from it. Like it was the empty, two-story tomb of some runaway zombie."
Industry Reviews
"The slightly absurd edge to the comedy and the genuine humor of the banter in no way undercuts the force of the team's devotion and the bitter results of Erik's violence. Bloor is a promising new voice, and this is a richly imagined read about an underdog coming into his own."
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books - Deborah Stevenson (03/19/1997)
"This is an exciting, suspenseful, and thought-provoking book that should be a hit with soccer-playing middle schoolers."
Voya - Brenda Moses-Allen (08/19/1997)
"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."
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