Duncan Pike is the "FORTY-EIGHT HOUR KID!" This is a powerful book for middle school/intermediate school students. Duncan is confronted with the many issues and conflicts of a young teen (bullying included) and goes to a source most kids these days use as a last - not a first resource to find help. The book chronicles the events of a school year with all the things that challenge a young teen: Bullying, Peer relationships, Illness, of a parent, relationships with handicapped students, dealing with change, academic stress - and a host of other typical teen "adventures." MUST READING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL/INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL PUPILS.