Children's Literature
- Judy DaPolito
Scotty tells us at the beginning that "a certain October" had a deep and lasting influence on her life. That junior year in high school begins routinely with scenes from ordinary days and relationships. The reader gradually learns about Scotty's autistic brother Keone and her close friends Falcone and Misha. Scotty's biggest problems seem to be keeping Keone clothed and away from cookies, helping Misha find a dress for the homecoming dance, and trying to patch up the rift between Falcone and his ex-boyfriend, Nick. The friends do not have perfect lives, but they care deeply for each other even when they do not agree. But Scotty's life changes horribly when she's in a train accident that kills a school friend and leaves Keone in a coma.
