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Seymour thinks living with his elderly, fussy aunt is incredibly boring, until he meets Angie, a beautiful, exotic, and carefree young woman who takes Seymour on fun-filled sprees but who hides a dark secret of her own

Grade 5 Up-- Seymour Kerley is the child of separated parents who contend for his custody and allegiance. At 10, he has learned to bend with each new disappointment; he expects little from himself and from life. He is socially a misfit and an isolate. During summer holidays, he is hidden from his father in the tiny house of his mother's friend, an austere, childless woman. Bored and desperate, he disobeys his guardian's strictures and ventures into the neighborhood where he meets another troubled soul. Angie, 20, is the rebellious child of a caring upper-middle-class family. Seymour is taken by her vivid, venturesome personality; it does not occur to him that she has a serious drug problem and is pregnant. Angie's kindness and friendship and their offbeat outings make Seymour feel special for the first time and allow him the strength to stand up for Angie when she's in need--and ultimately for himself. With the widening of his world, the boy comes to understand the point of view of adults, their anguish and frustration, and he makes contact with those around him. Klein offers hope, especially for Seymour, but no promises for the future are made. The two major characters dominate the action. They are wonderful creations, but the supporting cast is highly satisfactory, too. Australianisms contribute a brisk flavor to the narrative, but could present problems for less sophisticated readers. --Libby K. White, Schenectady County Public Library, NY
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