Vernon's mother died three years ago. His dad is a hard worker trying to keep 
the family of five intact. School is not a fun or easy place for Vernon. He and his friends get satisfaction from making fun of the town's "Crazy Lady", Maxine, and her mentally challenged son, Ronald.
the family of five intact. School is not a fun or easy place for Vernon. He and his friends get satisfaction from making fun of the town's "Crazy Lady", Maxine, and her mentally challenged son, Ronald. The story takes a twist when Maxine connects Vernon with a neighbor who agrees to tutor him. Vernon learns to value people who are different.
This was a Newberry Honor book in 1994. What a great story!
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