"Cullen's easy-reading story skillfully blends the humor and angst of early adolescent relationships with a serious explanation of family identity. Both themes are fully realized and certain to touch a responsive chord in middle-grade readers." Booklist, ALA —
Description
Between his summer baby-sitting job, his anxieties about talking to girls, and his increasing sense that his family is, well, embarrassing, twelve-year-old Harris is having a stressful summer.
Genres
Pages149
Released1996
LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN9780547562964
SellerHarperCollins
About the author(s)
Lynn Cullen camped in Harriman State Park when visiting New York City as a thirteen-year-old. Like Harris, she braced herself for embarrassment: "I felt like a neon sign was flashing over our ancient canvas car carrier: Tourists! Tourists!" Lynn Cullen grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
