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"I am a good guy. Good guys don't do bad things. Good guys understand that no means no, and so I could not have done this because I understand." Keir Sarafian knows many things about himself. He is a talented football player, a loyal friend, a devoted son and brother. Most of all, he is a... read more

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  • Keir Sarafian: A high school senior, football player, honorary soccer player, and all-around great guy who sees the world through rose-colored glasses. He's a first-string kicker, 2nd string cornerback, and 3rd string tight-end. Keir earns his fame when he cripples another player and earns the nickname Killer.
  • Gigi Boudakian: The girl of Keir's dreams.
  • Ray Sarafian: Keir's dad. He's very supportive of his son (and his daughters), and he's got a bad case of "empty nest syndrome" coming on.
  • Mary Sarafian: Keir's older sister, who is away at college with Fran. Keir adores his sisters and the three are all very close (at least as far as he's concerned). He's missing them while they're away and can't wait to join them in college next year.
  • Rollo: The Sarafian's cousin; a limo driver
  • Ken: quarterback
  • Carl: Gigi Boudakian's boyfriend
  • Grace: Fran and Mary's roommate
  • Fran Sarafian: Keir's older sister, who is away at college with Mary. Keir adores his sisters and the three are all very close (at least as far as he's concerned). He's missing them while they're away and can't wait to join them in college next year.
  • Delia: Keir's ex-girlfriend
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The way it looks is not the way it is.

Table of Contents edit see section history

The Way It Looks
Really, Truly
Unfortunately Magnificent
Shut Up
Killer
The Company You Keep
Because of Gigi Boudakian
Cloud
What Have We Here
Listen
Commencement
Beside Myself
Crazy
Mellow, Harmless, and Right
Heaven on Wheels
Words
The Best Idea Ever
Two Hearts

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  1. Chris Lynch (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 0689847890
Page Count: 165

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Reading Level: Young Adults

Lots of alcohol and drug use in this as well as some language. Good choice for parents looking to heighten behavior accountability. Probably best for 8th grade and up.

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