As the oldest of nine kids, Ralph was often cast as another parent to his siblings rather than as an older brother; teetering between these two conflicting roles, Ralph longed to be home alone on a sick day, but hated the emptiness of feeling left behind. He loved to play sports with his neighbourhood friends but resented the skillful victories of his younger brother. Thrust into the expectations of impending adolescence, Ralph was curious about girls, but embarrassed to take part in the school square dance. This satisfying memoir offers a snapshot of those pivotal moments between grade school and high school, all while tracing the roots of Ralph Fletcher’s acclaimed storytelling.
- ISBN10 1627795243
- ISBN13 9781627795241
- Publish Date 1 December 2018
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 23 December 2022
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Henry Holt & Company Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 208
- Language English