Stand tall by Joan Bauer. 7th grader Tree (nicknamed because he is 6'3") has several problems: coping with his parents' recent divorce and the fact that he has no athletic ability (like his brothers and dad). He finds out that his greatest strengths lie in helping his Granddad (a Vietnam vet) , and making friends with Sophie, a new girl at school. Like the other Bauer books, this one is also a great read!
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