The 18th Emergency
The 18th Emergency by Betsy Byars is a reissue published by Puffin Books in 1981, featuring 120 pages in English. This book follows Mouse Fawley, who finds himself in a precarious situation after provoking Marv Hammerman, the school bully, by writing Marv’s name under a picture of the Neanderthal man. As tensions rise, Mouse must navigate the challenges of school life while dealing with the consequences of his actions.
Readers will encounter a blend of humor and social themes as Mouse grapples with self-esteem and the dynamics of school relationships. The narrative explores health and daily living through the lens of a young boy’s experiences, highlighting the impact of bullying and the importance of self-reliance. With elements of mystery and detective stories woven throughout, this edition offers a unique perspective on the trials of adolescence and the choices that shape one’s journey.
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Mouse Fawley has just done something very, very dumb. No kid in his right mind would go out of his way to enrage Marv Hammerman, the school bully – but when Mouse saw the picture of the Neanderthal man, he just had to write Marv’s name under it. Too bad Marv was standing right behind him while he was doing it. Now Mouse has to choose between being on the run and being killed by the school bully.
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