by C.S. Adler
Genre: Realistic Fiction / AR 5.8
Wally's older brother, Jon-o, was the coolest kid in town and an even better big brother. When he dies abruptly trying to save the life of a drowning boy, the loss hits Wally hard. The family already lost their father a few years earlier. Wally's mother is weakened by grief and his Aunt Flo's domineering and unsympathetic view of grief doesn't provide any comfort or counsel. It's little wonder that Wally begins to believe he can see and talk to Jon-o's ghost. Jon-o generally appears when Wally needs his advice and guidance. But, will he appear in time to save Wally from a reckless skateboard stunt that he is determined to conquer in honor of Jon-o's memory?
