Slowly the music came to an end and with it the dance. The boys knew they gave it their best as they walked off the stage breathing heavily and with a smile on their faces. Nothing could possibly ruin that moment for either one of the boys. In my mind I plan out the message I’m going to send him: I’ve seen the article, I’m a part of the forum, I was donor-conceived too, I wondered if we could share experiences, I’ve got some questions… Wow, what a ground breaking middle grade novel. I really enjoyed Sarah Hagger-Holt’s “Nothing Ever Happens Here” and I was excited to read this. I'm good Puffy! I swear! You know me and Tubbo have been duet partners since I started. I'm not about to let Karl or George take my spot.” They had left for college when Tommy was 12, never coming home for the holidays, never calling Tommy, nothing. And now when Tommy is about to turn 16 they decided to make an appearance in his life.

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Tommy and Tubbo were in an empty rehearsal room. Puffy was sitting in the corner controlling the music and helping to remind the boys of little things they needed to fix. My amazing coach Puffy. She choreographed all of my dances.'' Tommy replied, looking out in the crowd for his coach. Tommy looked up to his team he really did. Without them he doesn't know where he would be, they all have helped him so much. Not only them but their friends and families as well. Without them, he wouldn't have the support group he does. when Kristan dies his family takes it pretty hard and to cope they decide that it's Tommy's fault and to blame him.As the announcer got closer and closer to second place Tommy could feel his nerves acting up. What if his and Tubbo's duet didn't place, what if Niki and Aimsey didn't place? So many possibilities. When he arrived at his house, Wilbur was crying into his twin's arms, sobbing about how she should have never gone. Tommy was only 8 at the time and didn't have a strong concept of death. So when he had asked them what happened, no one spoke. Instead, Tommy saw the anger and resentment in Wilbur's eyes. Techno couldn't even look at Tommy. The next things that were said made Tommy hate himself. Wilbur starts screaming about how it was his fault Kristan was dead and how if he hadn't begged her to go to his dance composition she would still be alive. Tommy remembers running to his room in tears as Wilbur was still screaming at him about how it was his fault. I think this is such a wonderful book for young reader, it really explores the transition of child to teenager and the change in relationships, between friends, parents and siblings. I look forward to purchasing this book for my school library and recommending it to the students, as I have with 'Nothing Ever Happens Here'.

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Tommy acted as if he was in pain. That's what this whole dance was about. appreciating what you HAVE before it turns into what you HAD because once something is gone you can't do anything about it. so you feel this pain instead of regretting not doing something while you had the chance. But it's also okay to feel this pain and regret, to let it all out, but just as long as by the end of it, you learn from your mistakes and you take a piece of that knowledge with you and continue through life.Once again Tommy clapped along with everyone else, He really hoped he placed. He would be devastated not to place and then not be able to go to nationals. We also touch on internet safety and the importance of communication and trust. It really does cover so much for young readers. It took me a while to realize that having a dad was a thing. Of course, I knew that most of my friends had dads, and I knew that I didn’t. I like them to think I was quite an observant kid. But not all of them had dads and, anyway, you didn’t often see dads around. Not like people’s mums, who were always at our house or hanging about chatting while we played on the swings down the park. Puffy, I promise I won't push myself too far,” Tommy said savoring in the warmth Puffy was providing.

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Tommy knew his father loved him but ever since the passing of his mom, it's been hard on him. Tommy missed his mother dearly and he was heartbroken when she passed, she was the only one who actually cared about Tommy's dancing competitions. And that ultimately led to her death. Puffy's voice boomed in Tommy's head breaking him out of thought. The ending was coming up and Tommy was already out of breath. Reading Rivalry - Read a book by an LGBTQ+ author. Sarah Hagger-Holt is lesbian and tells the story of lesbian parents in “PROUD of Me.” The two danced like there was no tomorrow. Moving around each other as if it was second nature which at this point it basically was. They were brothers related or not, and it really showed how they danced with each other. Puffy choreographed it for the two of them. It doesn't feel right if someone else did this dance with Tubbo.But no, I’ve been through all of that in my mind already too many times. It’s up to me to do something. Now.” Tommy stood facing Tubbo when the music started, Tubbo kept a straight face as they danced while Tommy put on silly faces and did goofy expressions. It fits their personalities. When stressed, Tubbo would shut down and put on a mask of blankness while Tommy used jokes and laughter to cover how much hurt he was feeling.

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In the same motion, Tommy threw his hand down as his right foot slid behind him into his turning position. Here came the big turn. Tommy walked up to the front of the stage where the announcer was standing with a couple of girls next to him helping pass out the trophies and awards. I Figured you'd say that. Promise me that if you need to take a break you'll tell me. I don't want to overwork you. I already have you sitting out of the group dance because I know if you do that you will overwork yourself.” Puffy always treated Tommy as if he was her own. And Tommy appreciated that. Puffy was the one who helped Tummy after Kirtsan died, she was the one who Tommy went to for help and she never turned him away. Tommy held his head high as he walked onto the stage. Getting into the starting position he scanned the audience looking for a familiar face. Just once he hoped they would be there. But once again he can’t see them. This will be a rather short review (for me) because it’s a contemporary book that’s written for children so there aren’t lots of things to dissect. Just a main plot, I feel.Tommy's hand covered his mouth as his legs began to shake he crouched down, not yet going to the ground fully. The dance was about 3 minutes long but by the end of it, both Tommy and Tubbo were exhausted. It was their final run before the actual show so they both had committed to it and gave it all that they had.