He has been diagnosed with epilepsy, and the seizures will be a lifelong threat. Though the topic is a serious one, the book is humorous. Don Trembath has created a thoroughly memorable cast of characters, from Lefty and his folks to the neighborhood gossips and teens, in this interesting look at life and adversity. The Tuesday Cafe Don Trembath Harper has a lot of problems. His parents are too wrapped up in their own lives to give him the time and respect he deserves.
Harper sets a small fire in school to get attention.
The attention he gets includes probation, a court order for community service, and he must write an essay on how he will turn his life around. To help him complete the essay, his mother enrolls him in a writing group called the Tuesday Cafe. With their assistance, and that of the school counselor and his parents, Harper discovers ways to change his life and fill the emptiness inside him. To stay up to date on new books by this author, consider subscribing to The Children's Literature Comprehensive Database. For your free 30 day trial, click here .