The Farewell Season
by Ann Herrick
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Eric used to think he'd live forever, but not any more. Now football season is about to start, and Eric hopes he can live life normally again after the death of his father through his participation in the sport. He doesn't yet realize that he is angry with his father for dying.
Eric's refusal to truly face his grief results in unexpected feelings such as anger at his coach, increased fights with his sister, resentment of added responsibilities in helping his mother, and disillusionment with football. He even gets into a fight with his best friend, Rolf, who never fights anyone.
Eric rails against his mother's friendship with his father's business partner, and he's suspicious of the guy in a black pickup who keeps showing up around town. He's also ticked that even his coach seems a little too interested in his mother.
It takes a special relationship with Glynnie, a new friend, who is dealing with the divorce of her parents, to see that the only way to get through his grief is by grieving. An inspiring story of friendship, coming of age and football.
AUTHOR BIO
I grew up in Connecticut, where I graduated from The Morgan School and Quinnipiac University. My books have received the ALA Recommended Book for Reluctant Readers Award, the IRA/CBC Children's Choice award and EPPIE Young Adult Finalist Award.
I now live in Oregon with my husband, who was my high-school sweetheart. Our daughter is grown, married and gainfully employed, and has given me my only grand-dog, Puff, a bloodhound-rottweiller-beagle mix. While I miss the East Coast, especially houses built before 1900, I enjoy the green valleys, fresh air and low humidity in Eugene Oregon.
Ann loves cats, walking, the Oregon Ducks and working in her back yard. In addition to stories and books for children and young adults, Ann also writes copy for humorous and conventional greeting cards. She loves to hear from her readers and can be contacted through her web site: http://annherrickauthor.com
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