The Best Man by Richard PeckMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Asher, tells the story of his 5th and 6th grade years. His tale is framed by two weddings.
Richard Peck is an author I don't always enjoy reading. I feel like some of his books are very out of touch with his readers, but not this one. It's contemporary and believable. The characters are realistically drawn and their voices ring true as middle school students. This book tackles two very serious issues, death and sexual orientation. Both are dealt with honestly and with just enough detail to make them accessible to the intended reader.
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