Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1984. dj. Hardcover first edition - A rather uncommon young adult title by this prolific and popular children's author, best known for the Mishmash series. The story of a new boy in high school, determined to catch a girl's attention - "Just how Dudley finally captures her attention and the invaluable message each sends, the other makes for an amusing, sympathetics, and perceptive tale." 114 pp. Wraparound dust jacket art by Marlies Najaka. ISBN: 0-395362628.