A Boy Named Gene

Gene Ivenetti is a shy skinny kid of 10. He is constantly harassed and bullied by older peers as a result of his skinny frame. A resilient attitude compels him to fight back. In doing so he discovers that he has remarkable punching power. Learning to box he ultimately becomes hurt and lapses into a deep coma lasting two year's.</p>During his personal dilemma a mysterious person named 'Herbie enters his young life through crafty notes and elusive phone calls while claiming responsibility for his punching power amongst other unusual oddities. Such as causing his nemesis to disappear. The enigma of 'Herbie also causes the modest young boy much frustration since he has never met this so-called 'Herbie in person.</p>Eventually the controversial events cause Gene to go from being the neighborhood jackass to a hero in the eyes of the entire neighborhood. His poignant story will amuse inspire and captivate the reader with fascination until its astonishing and happy ending.