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When Eric moves to a new school on Long Island, he witnesses a bully’s escalating attacks on his peers. Though school officials are aware of the problem, no one takes decisive action. Faced with the moral choice to intervene or remain silent, Eric realizes that his voice could change the situation.
As Eric deals with his parents’ divorce and the emotional upheaval of moving, he struggles to find his place in a troubled middle‑school environment. The story explores the impact of bullying, the importance of standing up for others, and the challenges of navigating changing family dynamics.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: James Preller
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