New York: Viking, (1980) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - A gripping, widely praised novel which chronicles the mental breakdown - and recovery - of an eighth grade student. Dust jacket comments from Robert Cormier who called it "destined to become a classic.. flawless, tender, terrifying and ultimately triumphant" and from Lloyd Alexander who called it very moving and very strong. INSCRIBED by the author on the first page and dated in 1983. 179 pp. ISBN: 0-670417858.