Do you have a sibling or family member that can sometimes annoy you? All of us
have one. In Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick, thirteen
year old Steven is constantly embarrassed and hassled by his adorable brother
Jeffrey. Jeffrey often tells Steven's friends and crushes about some of Steven's
drum techniques (waving drumsticks in front of the bathroom mirror in his blue
underwear) and he also makes "Dangerous Pie" using Steven's drumsticks. Despite
Jeffrey's tormenting habits, Steven loves his five-year old brother just the
same. Everything carries on as usual. At least until October. That month, the
family discovers that Jeffrey has leukemia, a form of cancer. As his parents
struggle to pay the ridiculously high medical bills, Steven attempts to keep his
emotions under control. This novel is an inspiring tale of the ordeal of cancer
and the extreme importance of hope and loyalty to the ones you love. I highly
recommend this book.
Read and reviewed by Courtney.
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