Tangerine
Tangerine by Edward Bloor, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2006, is a First Edition novel comprising 294 pages. This book presents the story of Paul Fisher, a young boy who navigates the complexities of his new life in Tangerine County, Florida. As he adjusts to his unusual surroundings, which include sinkholes and underground fires, Paul also faces challenges at home, particularly from his football-star brother.
Readers will find that Tangerine explores themes of family dynamics, personal growth, and the social challenges faced by young boys. Through his experiences on the middle school soccer team, Paul begins to uncover the hidden truths about his family and gains the confidence to confront them. The narrative captures the essence of resilience and discovery, making it a relatable tale for middle graders interested in sports and social themes.
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A modern-day classic underdog story to share with middle graders alongside such favorites as Wonder, Holes, and Bridge to Terabithia.
Paul Fisher sees the world from behind glasses so thick he looks like a bug-eyed alien. But he’s not so blind that he can’t see there are some very unusual things about his family’s new home in Tangerine County, Florida.
Where else does a sinkhole swallow the local school, fire burn underground for years, and lightning strike at the same time every day? The chaos is compounded by constant harassment from his football-star brother.
Adjusting to life in Tangerine isn’t easy for Paul–until he joins the soccer team at his middle school. With the help of his new teammates, Paul begins to discover what lies beneath the surface of his strange new hometown. And he also gains the courage to face up to some secrets his family has been keeping from him for far too long.
In Tangerine, it seems, anything is possible.
“A richly imagined read about an underdog coming into his own.” –BCCB
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