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Ledger Kale's ordinary life in Wyoming turns upside down on his thirteenth birthday. An unexpected, extra-special talent causes everything from the TV to the minivan to break in a spectacular fashion, turning Ledger into a one‑kid demolitions expert. Faced with a summer of unexpected adventure, Ledger must learn to master his newfound abilities and find a way to put his world—both the ranch and his family life—back together.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Ingrid Law
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