The End of the World as We Know It

Thirteen-year-old second-string quarterback Ian McGowan has serious issues with his life. Everything lately seems like a catastrophe. In fact things are so bad that he's certain the world is ending.</p><p>Ian is sure he is all alone in tackling heavy issues: failing algebra tests trying to understand girls relating to his parents comprehending current world events and unwittingly involving himself in a life-threatening situation. The problem is that nobody else seems to notice anything is wrong! Ian has no idea what to do about any of it-and he's sure that no one will understand anyway-except maybe his best friend who isn't even talking to him at the moment.</p><p>Ian soon realizes that people and situations aren't always what they appear to be. A new friend may turn out to be someone you've known all along-without ever really knowing them at all.</p>