Publisher's Synopsis
In each of these superb 'soundbites' Avi 's protagonist confronts an intensely personal issue - be it suicidal feelings, the death of a loved one or the pain of parental divorce - and in so doing sheds their childhood 'skin' for good. In one, Maria finally makes her peace with her missing older brother during a serious of one-sided conversations with a mysterious, silent caller. In another, Matt, whose reputation hinges on his 'bad boy' image, faces the possibility that he may actually be a 'good' boy underneath. Each compelling tale offers a dark and ironic twist, and reading this collection is like unwrapping a parcel to find a pearl of wisdom . . .
