TY - BOOK N2 - As a fourteen-year-old who just moved to a new town, with no friends, an abusive father, and a louse for an older brother, Doug Swieteck has all the stats stacked against him until he finds an ally in Lil Spicer--a fiery young lady. Together, they find a safe haven in the local library, inspiration in learning about the plates of John James Audubon's birds, and a hilarious adventure on a Broadway stage. AB - As a fourteen-year-old who just moved to a new town, with no friends, an abusive father, and a louse for an older brother, Doug Swieteck has all the stats stacked against him until he finds an ally in Lil Spicer--a fiery young lady. Together, they find a safe haven in the local library, inspiration in learning about the plates of John James Audubon's birds, and a hilarious adventure on a Broadway stage. T1 - Okay for now / DA - 2011. CY - New York : AU - Schmidt, Gary D. CN - PZ7.S3527 CN - PZ7.S3527 PB - Clarion Books, PP - New York : PY - 2011. ID - 436246 KW - Families KW - Dysfunctional families KW - Junior high schools KW - Friendship KW - Theater KW - Family life KW - Family problems KW - Schools KW - Junior high schools KW - Friendship KW - Theater KW - Coming of age SN - 9780547152608 (alk. paper) SN - 0547152604 (alk. paper) TI - Okay for now / ER -