Confessions to a Diary

Boys and birds. The story starts with a boy and the control of his actions - else where, his friend. There is no slingshot but the damage to the bird yes. At the behest of his English teacher, Julian is required to write of his actions past and as he continues on the assignment, thinking of his everyday life and going back to what he's written to understand what he has done, Julian gets a handle on his life. How many fifth graders can boast of 'Confessions of a ..'
Unwantingly Jillian manages to rub on himself, some of the Shakespeare that he is avoiding.
The book is believable about what goes on within a tween environment, peer and real life expectations (bar Mitzvah, racing).