Even though he is starting high school, Wilbur can never live down the humiliation from the first day of middle school when a student found a private letter and read it to the school. His only friends are Alex and his elderly neighbor, Sal. Wilbur plays triangle in the school band. When the band participates in an exchange program with a school in France, Wilbur is paired up with Charlie. Wilbur really likes her, but she sees him only as a friend. This is a wonderful coming-of-age story. Alex and Sal help build Wilbur's confidence and going to Paris also gives Wilbur the opportunity to find himself and grow.
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AuthorMr. Andrusyk is a school librarian at IC Catholic Prep in Elmhurst, Illinois. Past Book RecommendationsClick here to view a listing of Mr. Andrusyk's list of favorite authors, series, fiction, and nonfiction. Archives
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