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Following the drowning death of his brother, Will is more sensitive than ever to taunting by the school jocks. His best friend Ernie, the story's narrator, has problems of his own, but Ernie finds the strength to intervene before Will takes things too far. The intriguing setup and suspenseful ending should keep readers hooked.