Middle school romance is hard enough, but cannibalism really gets in
the way. This humorous look at first crushes and family secrets is sure
to be devoured.
Ferrell Savage is finally twelve, and finally eligible to compete in The
Big Sled Race on Golden Hill--the perfect chance to impress Mary
Vittles. Mary is Ferrell's best friend...and maybe, someday, something
more.
Except the "more" Ferrell first finds is more information about his
family. It turns out that his great, great, great uncle had an encounter
with Mary's great, great grandfather. And the encounter was, well, let's
just say...edible. Sure, the circumstances were extreme, but some facts
might just be romantically indigestible. At least now Ferrell
understands why his family is vegan.
But even as Ferrell and Mary encounter blackmail, a second sled race,
and a particularly enticing bag of beef jerky, Ferrell realizes that he
might still have a chance with Mary. If, that is, his family secret
doesn't eat them alive.