Joe Ryan is eagerly looking forward to the summer between eighth grade and high school when he is going to spend time with his divorced father in Wisconsin.  Before he can go, he has to deal with several changes in his life at home including attending summer school and a college student who moves into an apartment in his house.  And the changes continue once he finally does arrive in Wisconsin.  New friends test his definition of loyalty and family secrets are revealed.  Joe's life will never be the same! Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Epilogue

 

 
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