A seventh grade boy tries to fit in with a different crowd in a new school while dealing with a strained relationship with his disturbed, older brother at home.
Tangerine is a well-written novel that is appropriate for middle and high school readers.
In this novel, Bloor explores several important social issues or themes from the perspective of a seventh grade boy named Paul. Paul's insightful and amusing commentary on life in Tangerine, Florida instantly captures the interest of the reader. He tackles a visual disability, two deaths, interracial friendships, and a troubled relationship with his brother as he settles into his new home and school. Although it is difficult to imagine that a young person could face all of these issues and others in one school year, it is still possible. The constant barrage of events makes this novel enjoyable and engaging.