And more than a few insights about the bewildering world of adults, made by a boy on his way to being the best man he can be. In pages that ripple with laughter, there's a teardrop here and there. Then a really big one when he's the best man at the wedding of two of his role models. He doesn't see too far ahead, so every day or so a startling revelation breaks over him. Archer wonders how much change has to happen before his voice does. But now here comes middle school and puberty. In fact, the first male teacher in the history of the school. Three of the best are his grandpa, the great architect his dad, the great vintage car customizer, and his uncle Paul, who is just plain great. Archer Magill has spent a lively five years of grade school with one eye out in search of grown-up role models. Newbery Medalist Richard Peck tells a story of small-town life, gay marriage, and everyday heroes in this novel for fans of Gary Schmidt and Jack Gantos.
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