by R.C. Gibson
A memorable tale about moments that leave a mark. Best friends Calvin and Derek don’t view their daily activities as reckless; to them, it’s just the standard chaos of boyhood adventures in their Connecticut town. A treehouse assembled with questionable construction techniques? Pretty solid work for 12‑year‑olds. Setting off fireworks with no adults in sight? A typical Fourth of July. Stirring up another round of trouble with the vindictive Eicher boys? A longstanding tradition. So when Calvin and Derek hear about an abandoned treehouse at the far end of the woods, they assume it’s just one more adventure they’re…
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