![]() ![]() ![]() Suddenly, everything he ever knew to be true feels like one big lie. But the final blow comes when his grandpa’s real past is revealed to Jake. ![]() When Jake finds out that Sam’s been keeping secrets, too, he doesn’t know who his allies are anymore. But soon, Sam’s father is detained by the FBI and Jake’s mom doubts the innocence of Sam’s family, forcing Jake to choose between his best friend and his parents. Two days later, the tragedy becomes even more personal when Jake’s best friend, Sam Medina, is beaten up for being an Arab Muslim by their bully classmate, Bobby.Īccording to Jake’s personal code of conduct, anyone who beats up your best friend is due for a butt-kicking, so Jake goes after Bobby. But then the tragedy of September 11 happens, and it’s quickly discovered that one of the hijackers lived nearby, making Jake’s Florida town an FBI hot spot. Right now, though, Jake just wants to outsmart–and outrun–the rival cross country team, Palmetto Ridge. Ever since he was little, Jake Green has longed to be a soldier and a hero like his grandpa, who died serving his country. ![]()
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