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Bill Konigsberg - Author
A relationship-led story about two boys with very different styles, whose summer work brings them together while each faces difficult private circumstances.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA relationship-led story about two boys with very different styles, whose summer work brings them together while each faces difficult private circumstances.
The story includes an unwanted encounter between Max and an older boy, and Jordan's concern about his mother's instability and his family's wellbeing.
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The Music of What Happens by Bill Konigsberg | Open Library
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