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Thirteen-year-old Mike Gordon cannot resist a dare, and when he climbs the school flagpole, he gets into trouble at school and with his parents. His parents are usually preoccupied with his younger sister, who has muscular dystrophy. When a family friend introduces him to rock climbing, Mike finds an outlet for his thrill-seeking behavior and perhaps a way to get his parents to pay more attention to him.
Quick Summary
Thirteen-year-old Mike Gordon treats every dare like a personal challenge, and when his troublemaking lands him in hot water, he discovers that climbing walls is way more rewarding than climbing flagpoles. Readers will root for Mike as he trades school discipline for vertical thrills, outgrows his daredevil reputation, and finds genuine friendship on the rock wall. If your kid loves the underdog humor of "Diary of a Minecraft Wolf: Player Attackn Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal a Wimpy Kid" or the heartwarming growth in "Wonder," they'll absolutely connect with Mike's journey. Perfect for readers in grades 3 through 6 who want a quick, satisfying story about finding your thing.