Geoff Herbach, born in 1971 in Minnesota, is an American author known for his engaging storytelling and relatable characters. With a background in education and a passion for literature, he has established himself as a notable voice in contemporary fiction. Herbach's work often explores themes of identity, resilience, and community, resonating with a diverse readership.
Just before his sixteenth birthday, Felton Reinstein has a sudden growth spurt that turns him from a small, jumpy, picked-on boy with the nickname of "Squirrel Nut" to a powerful athlete, leading to new friends, his first love, and the courage to confront his family's past and current problems.
For Adam Reed, basketball is a passport. Adam s basketball skills have taken him from an orphanage in Poland to a loving adoptive mother in Minnesota. When he s tapped to play on a select AAU team along with some of the best players in the state, it just confirms that basketball is his ticket to the good life: to new friendships, to the girl of his dreams, to a better future.
When Taco's longtime crush, Maggie, not only goes to junior prom with him but ends up pregnant Taco sees it as a fresh start, but her parents have other plans.