True (sort of)

I did not want this book to end.  It was full of fragile, lovable characters, all wounded and broken in some way.  Delly is a girl who has been told she is bad so many times, she believes it.  A new girl named Ferris Boyd moves to town who does not speak but can play hoops like a pro. Brud stutters and wants to be a basketball superstar.  They find and help one another through the power of friendship.  This book has a mature theme in it.  Although handled well and somewhat discreetly, it is for mature fourth and fifth graders who possibly can have a discussion with their parents about abuse.  (FIC HAN)