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Gr 6-9 In this story, Spud Sweetgrass must deal with his father's death, his mother's withdrawal into grief, his expulsion from school, his new girlfriend, and a mystery about the pollution of the Ottawa River. Doyle conveys a sense of place and the cultural diversity of the Canadian city. Humorously weaving many other contemporary issues into the novel, the author paints a vivid, touching portrait of one...Log In or Sign Up to Read More