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  • 08/2020
  • 9780578741291
  • 286 pages
  • $10.75
Ryan Standley
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To the Top of Greenfield Street

After tragedy strikes, Eric Daniels, age 15, must start over in a small town, where rumors fly and trouble follows. Though shy at heart, Eric meets neighborhood kids, builds his reputation, and excels at his first job. Then as soon as he lands his first kiss, he is betrayed and attacked by a jealous friend. Like most teens, Eric wants happiness, love and independence. He finds everything he ever wanted on Greenfield Street, but how long can it last?

 

TO THE TOP OF GREENFIELD STREET is an honest unveiling of the teenage spirit, a sensational coming-of-age tryst, and an uplifting example of starting over. Standley writes with an irresistible blend of action, humor, disgust and nostalgia. Set in the sleepy town of Freeport, IL, in 1993, the novel speaks to the teenagers in the midst of their heartaches, and to the adults who will never forget theirs.

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This nostalgic coming-of-age tale centers gritty elements of memories past, following Eric Daniels, 15, as he moves to the small town of Freeport, Ill., in 1993 after his family’s Iowa house burns down. Told through a series of interconnected vignettes, Eric’s story is that of a white, bullied former fat kid trying to gain a new lease on life. When childhood friend Nate Garcia, whose house Eric is staying at, reveals the unseen aspects of Nate’s life in Freeport, such as breaking into neighbors’ homes, stealing and drinking beer, casual hook-ups, and toilet-papering the neighborhood, Eric begins to wonder if he really wants to remain friends. As local events and toxic personalities escalate beyond Eric’s control, he must make decisions about how to live out his summer. Though Eric’s narration occasionally feels stilted, readers will appreciate his characterization during emotionally rending moments. Exploring chosen family, shifting friendships, and milestones such as first jobs and first love, Standley crafts a vulnerable narrative that will resonate. Ages 13–up. (Self-published)
Formats
Paperback Book Details
  • 08/2020
  • 9780578741291
  • 286 pages
  • $10.75
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