Quagmire "Quag" keeps to himself. Life at home is pretty unpredictable so he has to stay on his toes and be ready for just about anything. It has been a bit of surprise that he has connected with a small group of kids involved in the drama department. Summer break might be interesting.
Quag is getting to know Cassie who invited him to join the drama group at the Y. He isn't sure if he can commit since his mother has started what he calls "spinning." He's sure she isn't going to work. That is definite when she packs them both in the car and heads off on a wild cross-country trek.
When she leaves Quag on the side of the road and speeds away, Quag knows she is out of control. He ends up connecting with an uncle he didn't know he had. Now he has to figure out how much he should reveal about his mother's ups and downs. Will his uncle understand? Will this be a safe place until he can figure things out?
Author Mylisa Larsen explores mental health and the effects on family members. Grit and humor help Quag exist in an up-ended world. QUAGMIRE TIARELLO COULDN'T BE BETTER is a perfect read for those looking to understand more about the effects of mental illness.
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