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Tangerine by Edward Bloor
Though legally blind, Paul Fisher can see what others cannot. He can see that his parents' constant praise of his brother, Erik, the football star, is to cover up something that is terribly wrong. But no one listens to Paul--until his family moves to Tangerine. In this Florida town, weird is normal: Lightning strikes at the same time every day, a sinkhole swallows a local school, and Paul the geek finds himself adopted into the toughest group around: the soccer team at his middle school. Maybe this new start in Tangerine will help Paul finally see the truth about his past--and will give him the courage to face up to his terrifying older brother.
Setting
Tangerine is set in fictional Tangerine County, Florida. The time is around 1997, when the book was written.
Major Characters
Paul Fisher
The protagonist, is twelve years old and in seventh grade. He is considered to be legally blind. He plays soccer, mostly as goalie.
Erik Fisher
The antagonist, is Paul’s older brother. He is cruel. He is the focus of what Paul calls the Erik Fisher Football Dream.
Mom (Mrs. Fisher)
Paul and Erik’s mother. She grew up in a military family. She drives a Volvo wagon.
Dad (Mr. Fisher)
Paul and Erik’s father. He drives a Range Rover. He is the Deputy Director of the Civil Engineering Department of Tangerine County. During the story, he becomes its Director.
Though legally blind, Paul Fisher can see what others cannot. He can see that his parents' constant praise of his brother, Erik, the football star, is to cover up something that is terribly wrong. But no one listens to Paul--until his family moves to Tangerine. In this Florida town, weird is normal: Lightning strikes at the same time every day, a sinkhole swallows a local school, and Paul the geek finds himself adopted into the toughest group around: the soccer team at his middle school. Maybe this new start in Tangerine will help Paul finally see the truth about his past--and will give him the courage to face up to his terrifying older brother.
Setting
Tangerine is set in fictional Tangerine County, Florida. The time is around 1997, when the book was written.
Major Characters
Paul Fisher
The protagonist, is twelve years old and in seventh grade. He is considered to be legally blind. He plays soccer, mostly as goalie.
Erik Fisher
The antagonist, is Paul’s older brother. He is cruel. He is the focus of what Paul calls the Erik Fisher Football Dream.
Mom (Mrs. Fisher)
Paul and Erik’s mother. She grew up in a military family. She drives a Volvo wagon.
Dad (Mr. Fisher)
Paul and Erik’s father. He drives a Range Rover. He is the Deputy Director of the Civil Engineering Department of Tangerine County. During the story, he becomes its Director.
