Genre: Realistic Fiction
Age Recommendation: Grade 4+
Age Recommendation: Grade 4+
Cedar and Green are brothers, yes those are their real names, and this story is told from each of their perspectives. Green is the younger brother and has Asperger's syndrome. Cedar is the older brother who is a basketball star and a big supporter of Green. Green has challenges with social situations, but Cedar knows his brother is a cool kid and feels that if Green made it on the basketball team others would see how great Green is. Unfortunately, a problem arises during one of the basketball practices when something special of the coach's is stolen and everyone blames Green. Green is, of course, innocent so the two brothers set out to prove this. I am a fan of Wesley King's writing and this book does not disappoint. It's a fantastic story of friendship, family, and understanding and accepting differences in others. I highly recommend this Silver Birch 2023 nominee.
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