But before his plans can be implemented, his grandfather has a small stroke. When he convinces his mother to let him finish the school year by correspondence, he's left feeling isolated and lonely, and spends his time watching TV and plotting ways to get back to his friends in Nova Scotia. Not only has his mother dragged him across the country in order to be close to her aged father Arthur, a celebrated cellist, but he's also recovering from mono. Harvey Royce (aka Rolly) is having a bad year. Will Coop regain his "cool" before it's too late? Or will the forced one-on-one time with Helen teach him a lesson about social status he never saw coming? With ribald humor and a few sweet notes, screenwriter-turned-novelist Don Calame once again hits all the right chords.ĭeath Benefits by Sarah N. There's just one problem: none of the guys actually plays an instrument. Everybody's laughing, except for Coop, who's convinced that the only way to escape this social death sentence is to win "The Battle of the Bands" with their group, Arnold Murphy's Bologna Dare. Matt and Sean get partnered up (the jerks), but Coop is matched with the infamous "Hot Dog" Helen for a presentation on safe sex. In this hilarious sequel to Swim the Fly, told from Coop's point of view, it's the beginning of the school year, and the tenth-grade health class must work in pairs on semester-long projects.
Yellow Cedar Winners & Nominees, 2020-2023 Toggle Dropdownīeat the Band by Don Calame Get ready for riffs on hot girls, health class, and social hell! The outrageously funny boys from Swim the Fly return to rock their sophomore year.White Pine Non-Fiction Winners & Nominees, 2012-2014 Toggle Dropdown.White Pine Winners & Nominees, 2002-2023.Red Maple Non-Fiction Winners & Nominees, 2005-2019 Toggle Dropdown.Red Maple Winners & Nominees, 1998-2023 Toggle Dropdown.
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