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Fiercely funny, honest, and poignant, this story of a growth spurt gone wrong is perfect for readers who love Becky Albertalli and Jesse Andrews.WIll Daughtry is a late bloomer--at least, that's what everyone tells him. On his sixteenth birthday, Will is just shy of five feet, and he is bitterly resigned to being tiny forever. His only comforts are his best friend and stepbrother, Drew (6'3") , and their pal Monica (5'10") , the girl Will's been quietly pining for since fifth grade. Everyone else literally overlooks him. But with them, he feels whole. That is, until things take an unexpected turn, and he realizes he's really and truly on his own.That's when he starts to grow. And grow fast. Astonishingly fast. For the first time, Will's happy with his stature, and the world's at his feet (for a change) .
About the Author
A Noble Knight: Dan Priatko's Story of Faith and Courage is Scott Brown's ninth book. Its genesis is an article that Brown wrote about the unique bond between Dan and Duke men's basketball coach and fellow West Pointer Mike Krzyzewski. Before that Brown wrote Hope & Heartbreak: Beyond The Number Of The Opioid Epidemic. It was a finalist in the 2020 Next Generation Indie Book Awards in general non-fiction. Brown covered the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2006-14 for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and ESPN. He covered Penn State football for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review in 2012. Brown is a Penn State University graduate. He lives in Greensburg, Pa.
