Everyone thinks seventeen-year-old Michael Biamonte is a real clown, and in 1958 who would have suspected what was really wrong? But behind the funny facade, MikeA[a???a[s life is out of control. He canA[a???a[t sleep or focus on his schoolwork, and heA[a???a[s lost his appetite. How can he succeed at track or sing in the variety show feeling as he does? Even his best friend, Frank, doesnA[a???a[t seem to understand. It appears his math teacher, Miss Wustick, wants to make his life miserable, and his classmate, David, is ...
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Everyone thinks seventeen-year-old Michael Biamonte is a real clown, and in 1958 who would have suspected what was really wrong? But behind the funny facade, MikeA[a???a[s life is out of control. He canA[a???a[t sleep or focus on his schoolwork, and heA[a???a[s lost his appetite. How can he succeed at track or sing in the variety show feeling as he does? Even his best friend, Frank, doesnA[a???a[t seem to understand. It appears his math teacher, Miss Wustick, wants to make his life miserable, and his classmate, David, is always picking on him. Tony and the guys on the bridge constantly taunt him, and he doesnA[a???a[t think Beverly even cares. How can he go on? MikeA[a???a[s life isnA[a???a[t worth living. When a suicide attempt fails, he must face up to his fears and begin the difficult road to recovery. Mike learns that there is hope at the end of his tunnel of darkness.
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Fine. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Inscribed by Author(s) SIGNED/AUTOGRAPHED Inscribed with personalization on title page. Soft Cover: Fine, 'Gene Gagliano 2004 Wyoming State Literacy Award Recipient' sticker on front of pictorial cover, NOT creased, minimal edgewear and scuffing. Tight glued binding. Contents: Clean and Bright. Lightly read, if at all. Markings: NONE located on page flip. ISBN 9781592869794 / 1592869793. FIRST PRINTING (stated). No Number Line). Pub. PublishAmerica, 2003. Collectible. 108 pp. No unpleasant odors detected. Dependable seller. Satisfaction guaranteed. Carefully packaged. Prompt shipping includes USPS Tracking. Photos available upon request. ab621.