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At Pine Mountain Academy, 15‑year‑old Ryan Dean West steps into his first year as a senior and is named captain of the rugby team. Living with the younger prodigy Sam Abernathy in the dormitory, Ryan faces challenges that test his leadership, athleticism, and personal growth, ultimately learning to appreciate change and the bonds of friendship.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Andrew Smith
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