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Publisher: Backinprint.com
ISBN: 0595153267

One thing for sure–-twelve-year-old Dylan isn't about to forgive his luckless father, who's serving time in an Oregon prison. Dylan's former friends at school–-especially the bully, Max–-constantly remind him of his father's crime. "Your old man's a thief," taunts Max. "You've got bad blood."

Then Dylan meets Amy, a free-spirited girl from Chicago, who's visiting her grandparents for the summer. With the help of Amy and her dog, Jaws, Dylan finds a startling and funny way to stand up to Max and his pals. The story of a boy trying to escape his father's shadow and win acceptance on his own terms. Ages 10-14.

"Twelve-year-old Dylan isn’t about to forgive his father, who’s serving time in an Oregon prison for cutting timber illegally. His former friends at school constantly remind him of his father’s crime. Enter Amy, spunky and opinionated, who’s spending the summer with her grandparents in the Oregon coastal town of Seaview. Dylan’s "friendship with Amy gives him answers—some funny, some painfully honest. This fast-paced story has an involving plot, rounded characters and clear sense of place. Children will pull for Dylan, his story will give them much to think about."

-Kirkus Reviews