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Being enemies is hard...
Being friends is even harder.

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The 1839 Page

A Difficult Boy takes place in 1839. To give you a glimpse of what Ethan and Daniel's world was like, each month I'll explore a different facet of American life in 1839.

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A Difficult Boy
William Allen White Award 2010-2011 Master List

International Reading Association Notable Books for a Global Society selection

PEN New England Children's Book Caucus Discovery Award Winner

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The Class of 2k8
Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction from 27 Debut Authors

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Plus The 1839 Page, where you can find out more about the world of
A Difficult Boy.