Tangerine

By: Edward Bloor

Narrated by: Trevor Goble

A modern-day classic underdog story to share with middle graders alongside such favorites as Wonder, Holes, and Bridge to Terabithia.

Paul Fisher sees the world from behind glasses so thick he looks like a bug-eyed alien. But he’s not so blind that he can’t see there are some very unusual things about his family’s new home in Tangerine County, Florida.

Where else does a sinkhole swallow the local school, fire burn underground for years, and lightning strike at the same time every day? The chaos is compounded by constant harassment from his football-star brother.

Adjusting to life in Tangerine isn’t easy for Paul—until he joins the soccer team at his middle school. With the help of his new teammates, Paul begins to discover what lies beneath the surface of his strange new hometown. And he also gains the courage to face up to some secrets his family has been keeping from him for far too long.

In Tangerine, it seems, anything is possible.

""A richly imagined read about an underdog coming into his own."" —BCCB

Memories

The first time I read this book I was also a 12 year old 7th grader living in Florida , & I was just in awe of it. This was one of my favorite school books & to be able to go back & listen to it all these years later is truly heartwarming for me. I absolutely love this book & the story behind it. I’m so glad Paul is able to step out of his comfort zone. He grows up so much through this book.

Every thing

Hi stars great book teens interesting story overall I suggest it to anybody and engages preferably third grade and up third graders for like above grade or if they just want reading

We're all a little bit broken

My students and I love this book! The story is compelling, the characters are all as broken and perfect and real as can be, and they will resonate with anybody who's ever been ignored, mistreated, and knows the true meaning of friendship. Most of the adults also ring true and show how the best of intentions can often backfire and cause tremendous grief and suffering. Sadly, some of the adults clearly depict selfish, hurtful, deceitful and cowardly behavior which just goes to prove that while we're all a little bit broken, some of us need to work much harder correcting our faults. My students hated how many adults allowed Antoine to stand alone.

My daughter loved the story!

Good story about a boy who doesn't realize why he is odd and comes to terms with his brothers mean nature. There are a few heroic deeds thrown in too.

Tangerine

I remember reading this book as a kid and wanted to re read as adult. A lot crazier than I remember! Sink holes, multiple young deaths, evil brother and his friend terrorizing neighborhood and school. I enjoyed the story and would definitely recommend.