First published 2014
Maxwell Kane towers over his classmates but struggles in school, while Kevin Avery brilliant mind is trapped in a body weakened by a rare disease that requires leg braces. When these unlikely allies meet, they discover something extraordinary happens when they work together. Kevin rides on Maxwell's shoulders, becoming the brains while Maxwell provides the strength. Their partnership transforms them from outcasts into heroes as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and friendship. Together they face bullies, embark on adventures, and prove that true strength comes not from physical power or intellectual ability alone, but from the bond between two people who see past each other's limitations. This story explores how friendship can overcome any obstacle when two very different boys realize they make each other whole.
Genres: friendship, adventure, contemporary, adolescence, young-adult, disability
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unlikely-allies
Paperback · BUR Biblioteca Univ. Rizzoli